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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: police were told not to enter my property and they entered anyway they were told to leave several times and refused. I

i told them several times to leave the property and then i said get the f**k off my property, they broke through a secure gate to arrest me on my porch for disorderly conduct was my 1ST and 4TH amendment rights violated

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

It sounds like there may have been a potential violation of your Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures if the police entered your property without a warrant or probable cause. Additionally, if you explicitly instructed them to leave your property multiple times and they... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law for Kentucky on
Q: I was wondering if this scenario is a case for any kind of a healthcare law lawsuit.

In October 2023 I saw a pain specialist in Kentucky once and they informed me that a previous pain management specialist administered a Caudal shot injection incorrectly. I spoke to lawyers for advice on how to proceed in this situation and told the new pain management specialist about this in the... View More

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answered on Feb 15, 2024

A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Before involving attorneys, you could first look into what the difficulty in obtaining the records is being caused by. Such records portals are sometimes administered by third-party vendors that handle millions of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Kentucky on
Q: I received a letter yesterday from the Louisville Metro Housing Authority Section 8. It said that I was overpaid.

I rented my house from 2014-2017. Section 8 made direct deposit payments. When the renter moved out, she notified section 8 and they discontinued payments to me. They began making payments to the renters new apartment. Do I need to pay the overpayment?

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answered on Feb 13, 2024

If the Louisville Metro Housing Authority Section 8 has informed you of an overpayment for the period you rented your house to a Section 8 tenant from 2014 to 2017, the general principle is that you may indeed be responsible for repaying any amounts that were overpaid to you. Typically,... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: What do I do if the local sheriff's department is violating my rights?

Local sheriff's department kicks in the front door of a friend of mines home while she was not home and her landlord was not present. My friend comes home to find her door kicked in, house ransacked, and a note that said, "sorry we missed you, sheriff's department." Then the... View More

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

If the local sheriff's department kicked in the front door of your friend's home without a warrant and without her being present, it could potentially be a violation of her Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures. Additionally, arresting your friend the next day... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Social Security for Kentucky on
Q: We are 2 males planning on marriage. I wish to retain my given surname followed with his. How do we make it legal

We want to avoid all possible situations where identity might be questioned or the legality of my assuming his name. Do I have to go through the process of a literal name change, or will the marriage certificate cover everything when I am listed as Timothy Rob.... Her....er?

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answered on Feb 22, 2024

In Kentucky, as in many states, marriage provides a legally recognized basis for changing your name. If you plan to take your spouse's surname or create a hyphenated or combined surname after marriage, you typically can do so by using your marriage certificate as the legal document required... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can I be suspended for another employees mistake but no action against that employee just me?

My manager told one employee that we wished it was me that made the mistake so he could fire me so instead he suspended me for 5 days no pay but nothing to the employee that made the mistake.

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answered on Feb 9, 2024

In Kentucky, if you are suspended for another employee's mistake with no action taken against the employee who actually made the mistake, especially if there's an expressed wish by the manager that you had made the mistake for the purpose of firing you, this could potentially be... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: Am I facing jail time? Or will they let me do rehab? Respondent has asked for jail time or rehab.

In KENTUCKY- facing assault fourth degree, public intoxication 1st & 2nd offense, breaking terms of release on an ROR,& criminal mischief. Separate dates of charge but they’re making me go to court at the same time for both. The respondent is my baby daddy ‘& he has asked for... View More

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answered on Feb 7, 2024

In Kentucky, facing charges such as fourth-degree assault, public intoxication, breaking terms of release on an ROR, and criminal mischief presents a serious legal situation that could potentially lead to jail time, depending on the specifics of your case, your criminal history, and the discretion... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Kentucky on
Q: Immigration related query

I got my EAD recently, I had applied it concurrently with H1b renewal, we got H1b, H4, H4 EAD approved (H1b renewal was set to expire in May 2024). I got my H4 EAD for same duration valid from May 2024. Even though currently we have a valid H1b, i140 and H4, my EAD is not current. Since we applied... View More

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answered on Feb 5, 2024

In your situation, it's important to understand that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) generally issues the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) based on the dates of eligibility as determined by your underlying visa status and any approved extensions or petitions. The... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I have a misdemeanor warrant in Hamilton County TN will I be arrested in Jefferson County KY for it?

I don't know how a Commonwealth State works or even what it is. I want to do the right thing. The warrant was issued for a violation of order of protection in Chattanooga TN.

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answered on Feb 3, 2024

If you have an active warrant and you’re pulled over, you would be detained in Kentucky, and then Tennessee would be notified and they would have to decide if they want to come pick you up and bring you back to Tennessee. The process could take 30 days. My advice is to hire a lawyer in Tennessee... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Kentucky on
Q: I bought a car at a buy here pay her car lot a part on the car broke down the buy here pay here car lot said they would

It so I left it with them they had it for 2 months I just got it back today and the whole inside of the car is covered in terrible mold it wasn't like that before the car lot left it in the rain what can I do

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answered on Feb 2, 2024

Facing a situation where your car was left with a buy here pay here car lot, and it returned with mold inside due to being left in the rain is frustrating. Firstly, document the condition of the car before you left it with them, if possible. This will help establish the contrast in the car's... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Kentucky on
Q: Police impounded my car and arrested me. Grand jury did not indict. Do I have to pay tow an storage to get car back

I was arrested on Feb.21,2023. Ispent 12 days in jail an I could not pay the amount when I was released. I received notice of No true bill by Grand Jury 9 months later on Nov. 30 2023. The police said that a private tow service got it but that they called them upon my arrest. Vehicle was parked... View More

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answered on Feb 2, 2024

If you were arrested, spent time in jail, and your car was impounded, but the grand jury did not indict you, you may have a valid claim to retrieve your vehicle without having to pay for towing and storage fees. Start by obtaining all documentation related to your arrest, release, and the no true... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: I got a traffic ticket in KY and missed my court date (stupid on my part I know) anyway, I got an FTA and license

Suspended. The judge lifted the FTA today so will my license be reinstated now automatically?

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answered on Feb 1, 2024

In Kentucky, when a Failure to Appear (FTA) is lifted by a judge, it means that the court has recognized and addressed your absence from the scheduled court date. However, the lifting of the FTA itself does not automatically reinstate your driver's license if it has been suspended due to the... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Buy here pay here car lot caused rain damaged to my vehicle whole they were repairing it

It so I left it with them they had it for 2 months I just got it back today and the whole inside of the car is covered in terrible mold it wasn't like that before the car lot left it in the rain what can I do

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answered on Feb 1, 2024

If a buy here pay here car lot caused rain damage to your vehicle while repairing it, resulting in mold inside the car, you may have legal options to address the situation. First, document the damage by taking photographs and collecting any relevant evidence, such as repair invoices or... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Buy here pay here car lot caused rain damaged to my vehicle whole they were repairing it

It so I left it with them they had it for 2 months I just got it back today and the whole inside of the car is covered in terrible mold it wasn't like that before the car lot left it in the rain what can I do

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answered on Feb 2, 2024

Facing a situation where your car was left with a buy here pay here car lot, and it returned with mold inside due to being left in the rain is frustrating. Firstly, document the condition of the car before you left it with them, if possible. This will help establish the contrast in the car's... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Banking and Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: A son talked my 87 year old dad into taking out a $200,000 loan saying I have property I can build us a big home

Where you all can live too. He sold the property and didn’t. The son is paying loan monthly but my dad needs it now. Legal recourse?

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answered on Jan 30, 2024

In a situation where your 87-year-old dad took out a $200,000 loan based on his son's promise to build a home, legal recourse may be possible depending on the specifics of the case. It's crucial to consult with an attorney who specializes in contract and elder law to assess the situation... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Tax Law for Kentucky on
Q: i am an international student, and i currently dont have any schoalrship amount in my tution amount.

so, do i need to file my 1098-T form while filing the taxes.

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answered on Jan 30, 2024

As an international student in the United States, you might receive Form 1098-T if you have paid tuition or related expenses during the tax year. This form is typically used by students to claim education credits like the American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: Can someone name people's names on an assault 4 case and to add restraining order for people who wasn't even there

This girl is trying to add Hispanic which is my sister's boyfriend who she wants as her boyfriend adding him on a restraining order and he said he didn't want no part of but she said her attorney is handling it so he didn't have to be there she's just writing his name without... View More

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answered on Jan 30, 2024

In cases involving restraining orders, the individual seeking the order can request that certain people be included in the order. However, typically, there needs to be a reasonable basis for including each person. This usually involves demonstrating to the court that the person named poses a threat... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Kentucky on
Q: My house foreclosed a year and half ago. I'm getting a bill from an insurance company for 2700.00 what do I do.
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answered on Jan 25, 2024

The mortgage company normally pays the insurance during the foreclosure. I don't know if the insurance company is sending you the bill because you contracted for insurance or the insurance was forced placed and contracted for by the mortgage company. Either way, you normally are not liable for... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Kentucky on
Q: My house foreclosed a year and half ago. I'm getting a bill from an insurance company for 2700.00 what do I do.
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answered on Jan 26, 2024

Receiving a bill from an insurance company for a house that foreclosed over a year ago can be confusing and concerning. The first step is to verify the legitimacy of the bill. Contact the insurance company directly to understand why you are being billed, especially since you no longer own the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Banking for Kentucky on
Q: My husband and I had a joint bank loan as a second mortgage on our house. The loan amount covered consolidated credit ca

Cards from each of our own. I paid my balance off and explained to him what he owed. He has made his payments but now he borrowed more to once again pay off his ccs. We r falling apart so how do I keep from having to pay this bill?

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answered on Jan 22, 2024

In situations involving joint financial liabilities, such as a shared bank loan, both parties are typically responsible for the debt. If your husband has increased the loan amount without your consent, you should immediately contact the bank to discuss the situation and understand your rights and... View More

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