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My daughter was falsly accused by noyfriends mom saying she has no knowledge of any transactions. My daughter has bank statements and text to prove shes lying. She just found out she got indicted and her court date is tomorrow and there is another warrant for her arrest! Her public defender never... View More 
answered on May 3, 2022
Not unless or until she is exonerated. Once cleared, she may have a case against bfs mom.
I received 45 weekends to serve as an intermittent sentence. Right before COVID hit. Due to COVID the jail was not accepting weekenders and I was unable to serve my intermittent sentence until now. A couple years later.
answered on May 3, 2022
That decision is left solely upon the the judge who sentenced you. You could certainly file a motion and ask that the time be reduced.
My kids had Mark's and I took them to the er for further evaluation. Can anything be done about these kids jumping mine. I even had a witness to the whole thing and the refused to speak to her
answered on Apr 29, 2022
Fights happen all the time among young children and the police don’t always file charges unless there are weapons used. Your only other option is to go to the county attorneys office with witnesses and proof and try to file charges through the Warrant Intake process. You could also file a civil... View More
My legal last name has been the same forever I even have drivers license and property in my legal name. But they indicted and convicted me under the guy I've lived with last name. When my legal name is run it has no charges or convictions under the name they made up for me.
Im on $5000 surety bond still confused on exactly what i did. I was given no details honestly. I was in jail for 5 days finally went to court, asked for a bail reduction then boom im rekeased on this surety bond and told to be in court 4/25/22 @9am
The warrants aren't driving related. & They have never had their license in general. Also they are a resident in Kentucky and have been for almost 2 years now.
answered on Apr 20, 2022
Yes. They can get their license even with warrants from another state.
I don’t want to disclose details, I’m just wondering if she can chose to not have them filed for her, or if she decides she does not agree can her guardian still file on her behalf if she is capable of making the decision?
answered on Apr 13, 2022
If charges have been filed the victim in a case cannot decide by herself to have them dismissed. It’s up to the prosecutor. Input from the victim will always be taken into consideration by the prosecutor and obviously if the case is taken all the way to trial and the victim testifies to help the... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2022
Yes. A warrant does not preclude you from getting an ID in any state.
Officer one searched the car return to officer to upon arrival officer tube assistant that officer Warman search the vehicle avian upon searching again found methamphetamine in, showed a vehicle along with small wooden box with leafy green substance and upon booking at the station the police... View More
Children in the car, residue never tested
answered on Apr 1, 2022
Absolutely not. Marriage will not affect drug court release whatsoever.
Will it affect him getting out not fix it
answered on Mar 31, 2022
No. You will be eligible to expunge 5 years from the date of sentencing.
I complained to my boss about harassment and people keeping from doing my job in correct and timely manner. also sexual assault happening in the work place. He set up a date for me to walk in that was March 25 at 8:30am and as soon as I walked in he already found a different way of firing me and... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2022
You may have a claim for retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, but this will depend on what you told your boss in your complaint. Your complaint must be "protected" under the law, meaning your complaint of harassment must be based on your race, sex, age, disability, and/or... View More
Bail jumping sentenced to 5 years going up for parole April first no behavior issues in jail and no other felony charges
answered on Mar 24, 2022
Parole is never guaranteed and it depends on many factors other than just your charges. Your chances of parole are good if you have no prior record, you are not convicted of violent offenses and you have had good behavior and taken advantage of classes in prison.
In Kentucky
This is my first shoplifting charge and they broke into my dads house then walked into his house to arrest me
answered on Mar 22, 2022
What are you asking. If it’s just shoplifting and it’s a low amount typically they would not ask you to do 10 days. They would also not come to your home and break in to try to arrest you. If there are more circumstances or a higher dollar amount those steps are possible. I would hire an... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2022
‘Most likely nothing. Walmart doesn’t prosecute shoplifters.
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