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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: if i alreaty have a charge and i commit another charge but different than the first charge will i get put in juvi?

i am 17 years old. and my first charge is terroristic threatening 3rd and a pending charge of criminal mischief.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 19, 2024

You could if the judge determines your second charge violates the bond conditions of the first charge.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If you don’t get indicted while in rehab, how long does paperwork take to get out?

Basically if someone’s in rehab and they do not get indicted and they are therefore allowed to leave once proper paperwork is filed, how long after is it that they can get out? In Kentucky

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 17, 2024

Depends on how long you signed yourself in for in the beginning.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: What’s this mean

He was just put on misdemeanor probation, a motion was filed from victim and attorneys office that he has continued abuse with proof and this came up on the website…

Next MOTION NOT REQUIRING HEARING iS scheduled for 02/14/2024 at 9:01 PM.

Now it’s back to what it said since... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 15, 2024

It is a procedural commentary and it appears as though the 2024 date is remanded and the 2025 date will be the next review. Looks like good news.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: i am on parole, caught charges in another county, made bail, was put on Home incarceration. Haven't reported in 4 months

now im almost served out on the sentence i'm paroled on, i have 8 months left with MRS (mandatory re-entry supervision) i should only have to do two months. i am curious that when i am violated for absconding and go back to prison will there be a detainer on me or not since i posted bail. also... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 13, 2024

Yes. Absconding could not only impact your MRS but also cause you to be taken into custody immediately, notwithstanding your posting bail.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: My ex gf moved my belongings and won't tell me where they are. Can I go to the co attorney?

We recently broke up. I am the main leasee on the house. She moved my all of clothing and belongings and refuses to tell me where they are. She also took my phone, which is in her name, and stole $83 out of my bank account. Attempted to steal $200 more. She stole my house key off of my key ring... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 11, 2024

Yes indeed.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: i was indited by the commonwealth on theft of idenity w/o concent i got pretrial tomorrow what can expect from the judge

23-CR-00075 COMMONWEALTH VS. SLAVEY,

0233100 THEFT OF IDENTITY OF ANOTHER WITHOUT CONSENT

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 11, 2024

Tomorrow, your lawyer will discuss potential resolutions of the case for you to consider.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Probate for Kentucky on
Q: I'm on parole in Allen County KY, just found out I've been charged with absconding. What can or will they do to me for

Absconding 1st time in parole in KY??

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 8, 2024

Most likely they will seek to return you to prison and revoke your parole if the absconding can be proven.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Criminal Law and Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: Can my soon to be ex husband take custody of my kids away due to fiances former drug use ?

My fiance and I split due to his addiction - my 4 children from my previous marriage live with us and he was using while living here for a while - we decided to split due to his addiction. He is now clean and we are trying to reconcile but the issue is my soon to be ex husband (divorce isn't... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 8, 2024

It is possible but really unlikely unless your fiance is currently on drugs.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Kentucky on
Q: How can I find out if the grand jury met and didn't indict me and past it to the next grand jury meeting

I am trying to find out if they didn't indict me and past all the evidence to the next grand jury

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 7, 2024

You will need to call the office of the grand jury to find out the s hedule g.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I was charged with attempt of burglary while my codefendant was charged with 2 nd degree burglary . They indicted my

Code defendant so when they did that they changed my charges to 2 nd degree as well indicted me but when they realized a mistake was made they dismissed my 2nd degree charge. But in doing so they dismissed my code defendant charge as well but they kept my attempt of burglary charge is this right... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 7, 2024

Yes. They can.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: If my fiance and I broke up due to his drug use, he's now sober and we're together can kids dad take my kids away

My fiance and I broke up because he relapsed, he is now clean. My 4 children from my previous marriage live with me and their father states he will take full custody of them if my fiance moves back in. Can he do that ?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 7, 2024

Not if your new husband is clean and sober and remains so. Very difficult to change a joint custody designation.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: What should I do

My fiancés best friend called from jail and asked my fiancé to go over to his house and get some important papers so that he didn’t lose them. My fiancé did and the neighbor called the cops and the best friends girlfriend said she wanted to press charges. My fiancé was arrested for second... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 7, 2024

Based on the facts, it does not appear you can be convicted of this crime. Hire the best criminal defense attorney you can and it should get dismissed.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Felony Expungement Kentucky

My felony is 10+ years old in Kentucky. I am on a one year diversion misdemeanor charge in KY as of September, this will automatically fall of in September 2024. Can I still file for felony expungement?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 31, 2024

Yes. Felony expungement is usually unaffected by misdemeanor charges.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: do I need to change venues from original state to current state?

Spouses really took son out of state of original where minor child was born in resided, have been trying to use the court as a sword rather than shield

separated spouses are in a disillusion and a legal dispute over custody of a minor child, separated spouse has been stalking social... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 24, 2024

Venue is proper where the child currently resides.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I catch a new charge while on probation, do I have to be found guilty for probation to be revoked
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 17, 2024

No. You can be revoked solely based upon the new arrest. Conviction is not necessary.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Identity Theft for Kentucky on
Q: Hi, I'm asking this question in regards to my husband whom is incarcerated for a felony identity theft charge that

Been fighting for over a year when on the last court date before his final sentencing court date he was told by his lawyer and the prosecutor that they would discuss probation for his final sentencing. However, they did not do so they locked him up and the judge gave him 2 years but told him he... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 13, 2024

If the judge previously told him he would grant shock probation in 60 days, he will likely be shock probated after 60 days.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: How likely is it that my husband will be grnted shock probation after the facility moved him the nite before his hearing

My husband had been fighting a theft of identity charge for over a year and on the court date before his final sentencing the lawyer and prosecutor was talking about probation since he hadn't bn in any trouble and he had a job and attended every court date. But the day of his final sentencing... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 13, 2024

If the judge previously told him he would shock him after 60 days, most likely he will be shock probated.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and White Collar Crime for Kentucky on
Q: Hypothetically if I changed the date on a Kentucky car title &want to be proactive to make it right how would it be done

Hypothetically if I changed the dates on the title in hopes of not paying extra fine, fees and taxes for it being late. Since I've been ate up with guilt and want to make it right in hopes of not being prosecuted. In the last year I've been robbed of everything of value, was hit by a semi... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 11, 2024

Check with the county clerk of your county and find out what the status of the title is. You may be able to file a corrected or amended application without much problem, although I would refrain from admitting to anyone what you did before you correct it.

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