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answered on Aug 26, 2015
When you are charged with any crime, you need to secure the services of a private criminal defense attorney. These cases are generally handled by perhaps a diversion program. You need to get to a local attorney to find out how they are handled in your area.
answered on Aug 26, 2015
The facts and the opinion of the prosecutor. Did you mean 1st degree burglary, or 1st burglary, it would be a first burglary if the defendant had no prior burglary charges, obviously.
answered on Aug 25, 2015
Generally, a conviction for a misdemeanor will not be an automatic removal of the right to bear arms. But you did not say there was a conviction.
answered on Aug 25, 2015
PFO? What does that mean? Look up the statutes on this.
How do I get my bond back to a property bond so I can get off the ankle bracelot?
Tried to help a person by loaning some of my tools and now I find out he sold them the very same day. Is this thief by deseption or am I just out of luck
answered on Aug 20, 2015
It is probably a crime, report it to the police. You did not give him permission to sell the items.
answered on Aug 20, 2015
Why isn't your brother asking this question? Basically, he probably needs to get to an attorney to write a demand letter, perhaps informing his ex that she can be civilly prosecuted for theft, conversion, and replevin.
Recently, my vehicle was stolen from out in front of my house and of course, the first thing I do is call the police. After a day, they found it across town and had it towed to a local towing company who is now hitting me with a bill for a tow I never technically asked for. Typically, I... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2015
Yes, you still have to pay them or you will not get the car back.
My boyfriend was areested for theft of a controlled substance when the judge let him out on bond he had to have a 5000 surety bond as well as MCR bond AND a ancle monitor/ house arrest is this legal?
answered on Aug 17, 2015
Hire a local criminal defense attorney. The answers to your questions are yes, most likely.
My boyfriend and I got into a fight and I called the police. He's being charged with 2nd degree assault because I said he hit me with a beer bottle. How can I tell the procecuter that I lied without incriminating myself?
and is it aginst the law for the law to ask any question to my 15 year old with out us there with her and can we marry her in kentucky
answered on Aug 11, 2015
Date? What is your definition of date? Does it include sexual intercourse? If so, perhaps you could get charged with something. If not, then probably not.
My boyfriend and a friend at the time got into an altercation which resulted in my boyfriend smashing the guys windsheild. Cops we're called, my boyfriend took off and out of panic I gave the cops lots of information. The next day the guy pressed charges and wrote me down as a witness.... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2015
Yes, they can, but you are merely a witness, not a defendant.
16 year old will be 17 September 1st. The 20 year Olds birthday was April 27th.
answered on Aug 11, 2015
Date? Yes, most likely. Here is the result of a simple internet search: "a person in Kentucky commits third degree rape by engaging in sexual intercourse when the other person is: under the age of 16 and the defendant is 21 years old or older. under the age of 18 and the defendant is 21 years... View More
Is it illegal to forge a doctor's signature on a form?
answered on Nov 26, 2014
Quite simply, yes. Doing this could subject you to serious criminal and/or civil penalties. You should contact a lawyer licensed to practice in Kentucky.
answered on Mar 1, 2014
Yes, but your problems with your neighbor may get worse while in court. Neighbor disputes are horrible, and usually continue until one of the parties moves away. They are also expensive, and seldom will be taken on a contingency fee by an attorney. The reason they are so bad is because you... View More
Trial? The person on trial had a court appointed attorney.
answered on Mar 1, 2014
You can always hire an attorney, and have them ask permission to substitute as counsel for the previous attorney. The court may allow it, or may refuse, if the judge believes the substitution should not occur.
She was arrested and is now in jail on probation violation . what are the laws pertaining to this.
answered on Mar 1, 2014
Yes. Violation of the terms of probation can always result in revocation.
Someone stole property and someone else pawned the items.
answered on Mar 1, 2014
Receiving stolen property can either be a felony, or a misdemeanor, depending on the value. If it is a felony, and there is no other issues except the receiving charge, 500 to 10,000 is a class d felony, and carries 1-5 years, 10,000 and up is a class c, and carries 5-10 years. A firearm,... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2014
If the recording were done in a conversation where one of the parties to it knew it was being recorded, then it is not legally wrong. Kentucky is a one party consent state. If one party is in a two party consent state, then both parties should know of the recording. If the recording is altered in... View More
I was not present at search
answered on Mar 1, 2014
Yes, you can be charged. After you are charged, the question becomes whether you can be convicted. If the purse was yours, and had your ID or other information establishing it was yours, and someone hid drugs in it, then you will, at a minimum, be questioned when the drugs are found. It would be a... View More
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