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My uncle has been in jail awaiting trial for a year. His criminal case status now says 'disposed' and 'case dismissed,' but he is still incarcerated on the same charge. What could this mean, and what steps should we take to address his ongoing detention?
answered on Feb 14, 2025
You need to have his lawyer file a motion for his immediate release.
I have testicular issues that can only be resolved by the removal of my testicles, while also aiding in my idea of a child-free life but my complications make a vasectomy unable to be performed according to my urologist
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answered on Jan 10, 2025
Your situation sounds complex, with multiple medical factors to consider. The inability to get a vasectomy due to complications, combined with your existing testicular issues, makes this a serious medical matter that deserves careful attention. It would be helpful to get detailed documentation from... View More 
I was a minor when I had a relationship with an older man. He went to prison and served his time. 5 years we went without speaking. I contacted him in prison a little before he got out. I was 20 at the time. When he got out he went on probation and a no contact order between us was in his terms of... View More
answered on May 5, 2024
Yes. They have the power to restrict or eliminate contact for anyone under their supervision.
Person walks into a local library and asks them to run their business for them, asks them to design business cards, ads, flyers, etc. They are argumentative if they are denied, a real Karen type of situation.
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answered on Nov 10, 2023
Libraries are public institutions that provide free access to information and resources to their patrons. Libraries are not typically obligated to provide services to businesses or individuals for profit.
If the person is argumentative or demanding, the library may refuse to provide the... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
No, in Kentucky you generally cannot legally gift a handgun to someone under 21 years old, even if you are over 21.
Here are the key factors under Kentucky and federal law:
- Under federal law, the minimum age to purchase or possess a handgun is 21 years old (18 USC § 922(b)(1)).... View More
I’ve known about the bench warrant for a month now and am just now able to come up with the cash to get it paid for and the community service complete that goes along with it. I came home today and noticed a Process Server from our local Sheriffs department had left a note to call them on my... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2023
Yes. A sheriff can arrest you. If you call them and ask them what it’s about they’re not going to know where you are and you don’t necessarily have to follow their instructions to turn yourself in. My advice would be to borrow funds and pay the bench warrant.
It took over a year after I applied to get approved for survivor benefits. I started receiving the check in May 2023, but still haven't gotten back pay. SSA tells me when I call that the amount I'll get is being calculated or that it's in the payment center. Isn't there a... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
The Social Security Administration does not have a specific deadline for processing back pay, but they are generally expected to process these payments as promptly as possible. Delays can occur due to various factors, including the complexity of the case and workload at the payment center. If you... View More
I recently found out a global organization based out of Singapore that I had applied to a while back gave out an I-9 form with all of my information to someone else who was applying to the company. Thankfully the woman who received it reached out to me, she said it had my phone number, ssn,... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2023
There might possibly be but if they’re located in Singapore, be expensive and difficult to litigate. Additionally, it sounds like there are no damages so I probably wouldn’t pursue it.
I live in Kentucky. I use delta. My neighbor called the police on me saying I was smoking weed (delta is legal here). I spoke to the officers on my porch and they insisted they could smell weed and threatened to pull me out of my home, and not allow me to go back in until they got a search warrant.
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answered on Jul 21, 2023
In the United States, including Kentucky, the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that law enforcement generally needs a search warrant to enter and search your home without your consent.
However, there are some... View More
Also an event center, the ground and the building has 10 restrictions, can they still do it. Should only be a church
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answered on Apr 19, 2023
Hire a KY attorney to search the Title. If there is a reverter clause, then the grantor's heirs might now own it. It will require a difficult Quiet Title Action to get Title. Best course is to have the last Trustees of Church AND grantor's Heirs sign a Quit Claim Deed as grantors.... View More
Plaintiff never showed any evidence at all. Plaintiff did not show up the last 3 court dates. I’ve motioned to dismiss. Also, the judge has already seen me on the same case from 2017. Plaintiff is over a year past statute of limitations. I know for a fact, because my co-Defendant tried to sue... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2023
You can object to the order and then appeal if you lose your objection.
It’s a petty warrant but I just need to go get my license renewed without being arrested at the dmv, I’ll handle the warrants separately
Today I got pulled over for failing to come to a complete stop at a stop sign but ended up getting written up for that and also for an expired license. This is my second traffic violation because my first citation was made for going 6 over the speed limit. I looked up the consequences for driving... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2022
Hire a lawyer and let them handle it for you. You are not goin g to jail.
A copy of KYIBRS report was given to the accused while he was incarcerated at W.C.R.J. with all identifying information of each victim including ssn, driver's license #, d.o.b., address, and identifying descriptions. Who do I need to contact about this violation?
answered on Jul 27, 2022
Contact The Commonwealth Attorney who is prosecuting the accused.
The position applied for was to be considered for a position investigating civilian complaints against local law enforcement. A sample civilian complaint was given, and the prospective employee was required to subjectively identify violated SOPs within the scenario, as well as make a finding on... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2021
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a week. That's up to you and your decision, but what you are describing seems to be not just a change of venue, but state (where it's possible elements of both states' rules of civil procedure could apply - only... View More
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She was never served any kind of paperwork stating the father had full custody and the ex husband filed abandonment even though he lied to keep them longer and I feel her proceedings were not handled properly and that they judge and court over stepped their bounds how do we find the order or... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2021
Go to the courthouse where the case is filed snd order a complete copy of the file. Next, take the complete file to a family lawyer who can review the court order and tell you what has to be done to modify the prior order(s).
I done 3 years in prison, won appeal, original crime i accepted 3 years probated. Making it time served. They were supposed to have counted every day served but didn't. After serving the probation I realized I shouldn't have had to do, can I get my fees back and be compensated for serving... View More
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