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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I’m in Kentucky and I have this unnatural fear that I might have a warrant. Is there a way to find out online?

I don’t think I would have a warrant out but I have moved houses a few times and recently my husband received a jury summons in the mail and it occurred to me, if they have ever sent a summons to a previous location I wouldn’t know and thus, would have missed it. When I googled the punishment,... View More

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answered on Nov 13, 2023

In Kentucky, you can check for any outstanding warrants against you without directly involving the police, which should alleviate your concerns about immediate arrest. Many counties in Kentucky have online databases where you can search for warrants.

You can start by visiting the website...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Probate for Kentucky on
Q: My husband has done 120 on a 365 for leaving rehab for a position of med charge I'm just want to know how to getswiit

My husband doing 365 days for leaving rehab on a possession of med charge 0.01g he has done 130days what can I do to get him out anyway house arrest work release drug court anything we can do to get him out please

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 9, 2025

You can file a motion with the sentencing court for shock probation to probate the balance of his sentence.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is it legal for a doctor's office to charge a surcharge on a debit card ran as a credit, she asked prior to running.

The receipt emailed does not show it as a separate line item.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 9, 2025

Yes. It is.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Kentucky on
Q: I am in ky. My wife has a credit card in her name. She is unemployed due to an illness so She has no income.

Am I responsible to pay her bill as her husband?

Can the collection agency come after her assets like her car that is paid off

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 9, 2025

No. You are not responsible for paying her bill. Yes. If they get a judgment against her, they can come after assets listed in her name.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: My son been in jail since November the 7 with a 100,000 cash bond the layer ask once to lower it amd the court want,

He always went to court he has showed up for court don't have much of a record live in same state what do i need to do to get him a reasble bond

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 7, 2025

Ask your lawyer to renew the motion for bond relief. Depending on the charges, the Court may reconsider its earlier denial.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Kentucky on
Q: Property question

So my dads shop is on my grandmother's property my dad passed away in 2020 and left everything to his wife and she passed away in August of 2024 due to it being on my grandmother's property can the executor of my dads wifes will change the locks and keep us as well as my grandmother off... View More

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answered on Jan 6, 2025

You have a challenging situation with both property rights and the business involved. Since the property is legally your grandmother's, she retains ownership despite the shop being there. When your father passed away, his ownership of the shop likely transferred to his wife as per his will.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Criminal Law, Family Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: Can dcbs remove my child without warrant or judge signing and refuse to let me have contact for 4 months
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answered on Jan 5, 2025

I'm sorry you're going through this difficult situation. Generally, child protective agencies need legal authority, such as a court order, to remove a child from your home. However, in emergencies where a child’s safety is at immediate risk, they might take action quickly to ensure... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: I need advice on what to do, my boyfriend and I have an18 month old toddler , I want to move to Florida with my son

He’s threatening me that he’s gonna take my son away from me and I can leave , how can I proceed what can I do if he doesn’t let me move to Florida from Kentucky with my son , we aren’t married, I’m a SAHM I don’t have any income , what can I do , I want to leave him and move with my... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 3, 2025

You will need to file a custody action where you live to determine what the parenting schedule is going to be. You should also advise the court of your desire to relocate to FL with the child..

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: If your car insurance lapsed yesterday and you have an accident today is there any lead way for coverage?

Also if you make your payment today does that matter?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 2, 2025

No. Not unless you had gap coverage on your policy which might provide coverage for the lapse.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I’m a 19 year old texting a 16 year old. I know the age and said it should be kept pg. what should I do if it doesn’t

I’m aware of the age and said that we can’t say anything and and she agreed. I’m just worried what will happen if something does get sent. Will it be ok as long as nothing sexual is sent?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 31, 2024

The best advice is refrain from texting or sexting until she turns 18. If you insist on seeing her, the record should be devoid of a sexual requests, pictures or innuendo, as well as any discussions regarding drugs and alcohol or any illegal activity.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Health Care Law and Nursing Home Abuse for Kentucky on
Q: Can anyone help me to get guardianship of my 33 yr old disabled daughter from her ex mother in law

That family divorced her and put her in a nursing home home. My daught has 3 children under 18. The ex has 2 older ones and mother in law has the youngest. Ever so often theyve allowed me to see my daughter then I get shut out again. Now they've discarded her completely and have my daughters... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 29, 2024

You can file a petition to guardianship court to be your daughters guardian and conservator.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Tax Law and White Collar Crime for Kentucky on
Q: What is the best criminal book ?

please give me a list of best criminal law books ?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 29, 2024

Criminal Law of Kentucky is best.

Trial Practice Manual for Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Criminal Practice and Procedure

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can husband do rest of time on home confinement

My husband was sentenced to 6 months rehab or county year he left rehab only doing 12 hours so now he's doing his county year no new charges just possession of meth can I get the rest of his time our home incarceration with two drug screenings a week

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 27, 2024

You can certainly Ky ask the court to convert his time, yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Kentucky on
Q: Is a lawyer needed to disclaim a portion of an inheritance from a will in Ky.
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 23, 2024

A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Some questions go unanswered on this Q & A forum, but you could try reposting and adding "Probate" and "Estate Planning" as categories. Attorneys who practice in those areas are... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Criminal Law, Family Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: Can ky dcbs remove my child without a warrant or judge signing and refuse to let me see her

Dcbs removed my child without warrant or judge signing I haven't seen her in 4 months they won't let me they placed her were she got sexually abused at

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 20, 2024

No. Only the police can remove a child if there is a clear and present danger to the child.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I was charged with trafficking drugs even though I didn't have anything on me but was in the car with someone who did.

They were the actual owner of the vehicle and the officer witnessed the drugs on their lap and told them to hand the drugs over to them now and they did but we both were charged with trafficking drugs and of the Arrest repot the officer said on both of our arrest reports that we both were in the... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 20, 2024

Hire the best criminal defense attorney you can find.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: To what type of attorney do I look to , to sue the state of Kentucky for rights being violated ?

My children were taken for the wrong reasons, and my case was over turned by the supreme courts here in bowling green Kentucky. My children whom spent 4 years in foster care only to be returned back to me. I want to sue the state for my children. My oldest is about to turn 18 and she has suffered... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 20, 2024

Civil rights attorney.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for Kentucky on
Q: 17 Ford escape with a known manufacturer defect that they have recalls for but not on my vin. What are my options if any

My car has a coolant intrusion, the 21n12 customer satisfaction program is a one time free fix the for the intrusion wirh stipulations from what I understand are manufactured at the Louisville plant under 80'000 miles. The local dealers couldn't understand why my car wasn't covered.... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 17, 2024

Are you having coolant intrusion issues with your vehicle? If so, you may have a remedy. Your narrative doesnt indicate whether your vehicle is actually and currently affected or not.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If ur child has a heart condition and u get caught smoking around them what charge is that
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 16, 2024

Neglect and/or abuse or criminal buse in worse cases.

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