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I was convinced of wanton endangerment 2nd and I asked a question about my firearm rights and I was told I couldn’t purchase one if it was a domestic violence conviction but I wasn’t convinced of domestic violence only wanton endangerment 2nd and the Jude never said anything of domestic violence
I have a wanton endangerment 2nd degree
answered on Oct 5, 2021
If the Wanton Endangerment is pending and has bond restrictions against purchasing then no. If it is a conviction and it was domestic violence then no.
My mother has accused us of stealing 93,175 worth of jewelry that don’t exist there is no proof of purchase or anything like that in our discovery just a paper that she wrote out and drew a picture on. We are needing a attorney as soon as possible. My family is willing to help pay for an attorney... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2021
Possibly, if you and the codefendant do not have any antagonistic defenses that create a conflict of interest.
answered on Oct 4, 2021
Lawyers can represent both of you as long as you don’t have any defenses that are opposing to each other and as long as you both waive your right to separate counsel. This can work for cases in the beginning but if they progress or go further or especially go to trial you will need separate... View More
My friend who was on probation was arrested in February of this year and was caught with a firearm (as a felon), DUI, and failure to maintain car insurance. After he was already in jail for this, the judge who originally put him on probation put out a warrant on him for probation violation. This... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2021
District court time will run concurrent and be eaten up by the circuit court time, so he would t get any extra time.
My friend who was on probation was arrested in February of this year and was caught with a firearm (as a felon), DUI, and failure to maintain car insurance. After he was already in jail for this, the judge who originally put him on probation put out a warrant on him for probation violation. This... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2021
Under Kentucky law new felonies must run consecutive if picked up while on probation. His credit should only be applied to one case but ultimately it’s up to the calculations by the department of corrections after he is sentenced.
I want to contest his extradition on the grounds he wasn't in the state of Texas when these crimes were committed and we have proof I've already researched what I can and I would like some advice please. I'm not a lawyer just someone who trying to save an innocent man and father plz
answered on Oct 2, 2021
Contesting the extradition won’t save him. He’s going back to Texas regardless. Best play is to waive extradition and then hire him the best lawyer you can find in Texas.
After the vehicle sat there after first tow truck "couldnt haul it" then another tow driver hauled it to their tow yard and seen my guns in my vehicle and called the officer and had him come back out to his tow yard and then they supposedly did a search and found "drugs!" While... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2021
Inventory searches are semi-protected under the law. It really depends on the facts and what probable cause the police had and if anything was in plain view. I think you need to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately.
My restitution on this case is over 33,000 but I have paid over 9,000 on this cause in the past 3 years. Will the judge put me in jail because it's not paid in full by the time I go to court?
answered on Sep 11, 2021
It depends on the judge and it depends how much you have been paying lately. Normally judges will be lenient if you’re doing the best you can but if you refused to pay or haven’t paid a lot in the last few months they could give you an ultimatum and say you have to pay X amount with a a certain... View More
Cops pulled me and my friend over because he didn't use a turning single then follow me up to my apartment and searched but didn't have a warrant and they found 3 meth pipes and meth on a plate and took pictures but didn't arrest me was I charged? What will happen? They had no... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2021
You need to hire and experienced criminal defense attorney to call the police. Narcotics detectives do this kind of thing all the time they try to shake people down to go after the bigger fish in the drug chain. If you allow them to search your apartment then they can search. If you told them they... View More
My friend was sentenced to 3 years in our county but was relocated to a county jail 2 1/2 hours away after briefly being held in lmdc immediately after sentencing. He has a shock probation hearing on Tuesday (9/7) but again the county jail he’s at is 2 1/2 hours away. He has been trying to ask... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2021
The department of corrections has complete control over these matters. Either the housing county has to bring him or there has to be transportation initiated from the county of the hearing. There’s been a lot of problems over the last year with Covid and certain counties not wanting to receive... View More
This was from 1981how do I find out what happened?
answered on Sep 3, 2021
Are you talking about Court records, police records or medical records? For Court records I will go to the county circuit court clerks office and they may be able to find the records or get you some case information.
answered on Sep 2, 2021
You file it with the clerks office although only the defendant or a lawyer can file such a motion.
how do i get there bond lowerd they have 47,000 in the bank but have to get out to get there money
answered on Sep 2, 2021
You can get a bond lowered by making a motion before the judge. You can also have an experience defense attorney discuss the case with the prosecutor. If they are trying to get money out of the inmates bank account the inmate can sign a power of attorney allowing a relative to withdraw that money... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2021
That is completely up to that County and their resources and the type of case. Typically the more serious the case the more often they will come to your house. The warrant will also be entered into a database and served on you whenever you get arrested or stopped by the police.
answered on Aug 30, 2021
Technically, yes, although if it was returned later it probably is an unauthorized use, which is a misdemeanor.
I learned than my attorney filed a Motion to Suppress a key issue with my case, but It was never discussed with me. He is keeping this information from me for some reason. I feel he has breached my trust and I need to find a new Attorney. Does this sound reasonable? Should it not be common... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2021
If your attorney filed a motion to suppress that is likely going to help you. Your attorney is free to fire you and you are free to fire your attorney at any time but you should definitely have a conversation with them before doing so.
I never looked inside as it wasn't mine. I got the items I went to gas store for, paid, and left. If there was something illegal in the pouch, can I be charged when all I was doing was turning it in so it would hopefully be returned to it's rightful owner?
answered on Aug 26, 2021
You are not likely to be charged. Technically it’s possible to charge you with possession even if the possession was brief but I’m sure there is video surveillance at the gas station. Someone would have to report you and the police would have to investigate. It doesn’t sound like you have too... View More
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