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Q: Do I need a lawyer?

I have a charge for 26> or over then it says (limited access) next to that charge. Then I also got reckless driving and No seatbelt. My court date is today and I plan on pleading guilty do I need a lawyer for this case?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 7, 2022

Yes. You do. Pleading to the 26 Over will suspend your license. Plead not guilty and hire a lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: My question is if I did plead guilty to a traffic violation 3 years ago can I qualify for an expungement of my record?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 31, 2022

No. You will be eligible to expunge 5 years from the date of sentencing.

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Q: I was pulled over yesterday for going 26 over the speed limit. I just received a citation, will my license be suspended?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 29, 2022

Depends on how fast you were actually going. You should hire a lawyer immediately to handle for you.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: Could I face jail time

26 or greater over limit

Reckless driving

Improper turn signal

Improper equipment

License to be in possesion

Failure to give insurance card

Everything is first offense and a misdemeanor I have a invoice stating that I had bad speed sensors and my... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 29, 2022

Most likely not. Get the tags and registration snd proof of insurance corrected and they will likely be dismissed.

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Q: Can I contest a not prepayable ticket offense?

Officer claimed I was doing 107 in a 70 mph . When I’m fact i was doing less since I had my cruise control set to at most 83 . He also claimed he was chasing someone else at the moment and then he pulled me over so I believe he got the other person speed. On the ticket he states I was doing 98... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 26, 2022

Yes. You can contest the ticket.

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Q: If the officer puts you as the wrong race or ethnicity can the speeding ticket be dismissed?

Thank you for your response, It wouldn’t be considered incorrect information only “minor error”?

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Mar 23, 2022

No. If the ethnicity is incorrect it would be considered a minor error.

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Q: I got pull over for going 13 miles over the speed limit. Didn't have my license at the time but have it now? Punishment
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 14, 2022

Charges probably diverted or dismissed.

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Q: My boyfriend got pulled over for driving with just a learners permit by himself. He has to go to court next week.

A week after getting pulled over he got his driver's license. Took the test and everything. Will having his liscense reduce the punishment?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 14, 2022

Yes.

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Q: Can I beat this ?

Officer stated I was doing over 50 in a 35mph zone. It was actually a 40mph zone and he didn’t get me on radar.. also said he was giving me a “huge break” by not writing a speeding ticket but he really couldn’t because he didn’t radar me. so he wrote me a careless driving citation.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 12, 2022

Probably not, but it might be able to be diverted and then dismissed.

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Q: If I have a payable speeding ticket that can be dealt with outside of court why do I have to pay court cost?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 4, 2022

It is required by the Kentucky Recised Statutes.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: Can this be beat.

I'm a 47 yro class A cdl driver, so my livelihood depends on my license. I have had 2 speeding tickets, in my work truck, the most recent being 2014. This ticket was 24feb2022, in my personal vehicle going West on I64. I had moved over for a silver s10 because he was on my tail, and after he... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 24, 2022

If it happened in 2014, it’s about 7 years too late, although you could have them expunged at this point.

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Q: Can a designated licensed driver with R/O present retrieve vehicle fro. Impound

Impounded for no proof of insurance or registration R/O has no license

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 19, 2022

You’ll need the owner with you with some type of proper id to do it.

2 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: I was recently pulled over for crossing the line and was found with a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

This is my first offense and have never been pulled over prior. I was released after passing a sobriety test. Will my insurance be notified of the traffic violation before I have to show up for my court date and if the charges are dropped will my insurance still be notified? What are the chances my... View More

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Feb 10, 2022

As a first time Offender you should be eligible for a marijuana education class and be allowed to have the drug charges eventually dismissed. As far as insurance there’s no way to know when and if A company will run a random check on you. I would recommend hiring an experienced criminal defense... View More

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Q: Do I have get insurance for 6 months on someone else car if not they said I lose my license and can't afford to do that

I got caught for 2nd no insurance in like 3 years or more. Appointed attorney said get insurance on it even though not my car and u just pay small fine. So I did that. So went back gave different lawyer this time all stuff and he came said got pay 6 months in full insurance or lose my license.... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 30, 2022

Get a six month paid policy to keep your license.

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Q: Insure someones vehicle 6 months or lose license.

I being charged 1st no insurance but says it's my second in last 3 years or more. I'm told to insurance the car iwas caught in for month I did. Then I go back there saying insurance 6 months or lose license. It's not my car will I have do that on someone elses car

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 30, 2022

You’ll need a 6 month paid in full policy on your car or someone else’s or they will take your license.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: Do I have get insurance for 6 months on someone else car if not they said I lose my license and can't afford to do that

I got caught for 2nd no insurance in like 3 years or more. Appointed attorney said get insurance on it even though not my car and ve just fine. So I did because I have to work and needed to just be small fine. So went back gave different lawyer this time all stuff and he came said got pay 6 months... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 24, 2022

Yes, if you want to keep your license and you don’t have a car already insured.

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Q: I was pulled over for speeding 26 miles over, careless driving, failure to produce insurance card and no registration.

This happened Dec. 2021 in Jefferson County KY. I haven't had a speeding ticket since Apr. 2016 and I'm usually a careful driver with everything up to date. The citation is non prepayable and my court date is in Feb. What should I expect? Will my license be suspended or will I have to... View More

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Jan 21, 2022

It depends on your speed. If it was more than 35 mph over the speed limit the Prosecutors will likely not amend it down and you will face a license suspension hearing where you will either have your license suspended or probated. i would hire an experienced Attorney.

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Q: Ticketed going 84 in 55. Is there any way of getting out of court? If not do I need a lawyer?
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Dec 18, 2021

it is worth hiring a lawyer. They can cover for you in Court and can possibly get the ticket amended down to a lower speed that will allow you to take a class or go to traffic school to avoid points on your license.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: What are my options if my 4th amendment rights were violated by an officer?

I was pulled over by an officer...he never asked for license, insurance, or registration and came to the passenger side of the vehicle then demanded me and my passenger to get out of the car without any probable cause. We said no and the officer snatched me out of the car through the window of the... View More

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Dec 11, 2021

It depends if they had probable cause. If they had reason to believe you all were engaged in criminal activity well before you got pulled over when you got pulled over then they may have a right to do what they did. If this was in Louisville they likely have body cam and will show exactly how they... View More

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