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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Kentucky on
Q: Is there any type of legal aid that can be provided on a DUI case in Jackson, KY?

I am a Career Coach at the Goodwill Opportunity Center in Somerset, KY. I received a call from a gentleman needing help with a DUI case, where he paid his reinstatement fees as well as completed his jail time, and upon release learned of his license being suspended. He draws disability and is... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 29, 2024

The gentleman should be eligible for a public defender to represent him. He can ask the court to appoint one.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Yes I'm currently on bond for drug offenses. A search warrant was executed at my mother's. It had the incorrect address

The affidavit and warrant had the incorrect address plus description of home was inaccurate also they seized an item that was my mother's not mine that had nothing to do with anything

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 28, 2024

You can challenge the warrant through a motion to suppress.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Employment Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can you be made to sign away your, required by Kentucky Law, mandatory work breaks?

In Kentucky there are mandatory Break periods - 10 minutes for every 4 hours worked and if you work over 5 hours, a mandatory meal break between your third and fifth hour. But my neighbor has been coerced to sign away their breaks for nothing in return to work at a local fast food restaurant. This... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 27, 2024

Sound like a violation of Ky labor laws. A complaint to the Labor Board might resolve the problem.

2 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can i be charged for bail jumping after I served my entire sentence,and appeals court sends it back

Afterwards and the commonwealth attorney changed my date without notification to me and there's no bond or bail due to me serving out

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 27, 2024

Yes, although you may have a solid defense to it. Hire a criminal defense lawyer immediately to get out in front of this problem.

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: How much will it take to get divorce papers through email or regular mail
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 24, 2024

Just whatever they cost plus the shipping if you’re seeking fill in the blank legal documents. It will then cost $16–$18 to have them served by mail upon the opposing party.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I am a USA citizen , I was convicted of a felony several yrs ago , and served my time ,can I own a firearm to protect me

Does state law trump the second amendment , I had no violent crime , can I have a shotgun to hunt and protect my family .

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 23, 2024

Once convicted of a felony, your right to possess a firearm is lost unless or until you are pardoned or the charge is expunged.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: County to file a motion for custody/TS. County where current order was issued or county where child/custodian live?

I am trying to determine the proper county to file a motion in for custody/timesharing. The county where the current child custody order was issued, which is also the county where I live, or the county where the child and current custodian live

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 20, 2024

Safer to file in your county. It can always be changed by the Court.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can a professional handler in the state of Kentucky hold my dog for payment if there is no contract?

A set of professional handlers added up some outrages fees. I do not have a signed contract with them. I have been paying incrementally and supplying all her food and medication. The dog is chipped and registered to me. The handlers live in KY and I live in VA. They took her from the Westminster... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 19, 2024

Yes. Obviously there was an oral contract to do something bc they have the dog. You will either have to pay them or hire a lawyer and litigate the return of the dog.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If someone i know gets a first degree assault on another person and they take it to trial if the person the assault 1st

Was carried out on doesnt show for court in the state of kentucky wouldnt the charges be dropped

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 18, 2024

Possibly. Depends on the other evidence against him or her.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: Would it be better to redeed gifted property so that it is not considered in marital property.

We were gifted property by my dad. I am wanting to redeed the property back into my dad's name before I file for divorce. Am I able to do so?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 17, 2024

You are able to do so if she agrees to sign off on the deed back to dad. Otherwise you are stuck.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is a level 6 with the habitual suspendible?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 17, 2024

In what respect?

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can a business refuse cash for payment in Kentucky?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 16, 2024

Yes. I’m not sure why they would, but it is solely up to the business owner.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: Contracts forced through duress. Using visitation for children. Contract allows full power to the monitor.

At any moment criminal action may be placed on the male with justification. The court is has been one sided through entirety of divorce. Female has only made gains through control of child, childsupport, and revenue from estate. Through deceit aided by professional counsel and judgment from a... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 16, 2024

More I formation is needed. What contract are your referring to?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: My son who is in jail has been court ordered to have a mental evaluation. Who is responsible for making this happen
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 16, 2024

If he is in custody, corrections and the court will handle it.

3 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: DO we have the right o travel??
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 15, 2024

Of course. Subject to all the rules and regulations of the road, yes.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Was the search the police did, legal?

I left work with 3 other people because we were car pooling, after dropping the first co-worker off we had a officer approach and pull us over. After being pulled over he informed us he'd pulled us over for the rear license plate not being illuminated. I was the in passenger seat. The officer... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 15, 2024

The rear license not illuminated may be enough to satisfy the probable cause aspect but closer attention is warranted.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: I am not involved but have evidence on dv charge. The victim will not testify. Should I contact the prosecutor?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 15, 2024

If you are not involved, there is no reason for you to contact the prosecutor. No.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Breach of contract

I was under contract to buy a house, seller lied and said he was divorced.. he is not. Listing agent didn’t verify this information before listing house for sale. Wife is missing so we can’t get her signature to close. I’m already 10k into the purchase of this house with repairs and... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 15, 2024

Most likely best to cancel the contract for his fraud and recoup your $10 k.

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption for Kentucky on
Q: My rights were terminated and adoption was set for the goal for my daughter.

How do I find out where she is. Can I go back to court. The adoption isn't finalized

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 15, 2024

Youll need to file a motion in the case in which your parental rights were terminate. iF the adoption isnt final, you may be able to stop it.

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