In general, a defendent CAN be charged in both jurisdictions for the same offense due to the two separate statutes-federal and state: federal drug...

Can a petition be changed once it is filed

Your attorney can file an amended motion or a supplemental pleading. Cpntact him ASAP and ask his view on correcting the errors you see. In...

HELP!! Someone I know is sitting in jail with up to 18 charges they had nothin to do with

I assume the defendant has a competent criminal defense attorney, if not, get one immediately to access the case. As you know, the defense attorney...

If your case was in FEDERAL Court, there is a statute referred to as the "Speedy Trial Act" which governs. But your case is in TX state court. I do...

Are they any new druge laws that have changed with in the last year

The Commonwealth of KY made some changes in state law last year in KRS 218A.: Statutes (2011) Title 18. PUBLIC HEALTH (§§ 210.005 -...

In Ky., if I do not give a police officer my social security#,am I in violation of any law?

It is very common to see arrest citations containing a defendant's social security number in my jurisdiction in state court. The pretrial service...

Do I need a lawyer to come forward with evidence of a prior crime.

You need to contact a competent criminal defense attorney ASAP to discuss this matter in a confidential attorney-client privilege setting. I would...

First offense Theft By Unlawful Taking Under $500.00 is a Class A misdemeanor carrying a penalty of up to 365 days in jail, a max. fine of $500.00,...

Can sheriff enter your home with a writ of possession summoms without having court order??

Your post has been listed in the CRIMINAL DEFENSE questions in Kentucky. This is more of a civil law question that you might want to repost in that...

Investigators want too question me about investigation and my name was brought up what do i do?

DO NOT meet with any law enforcement agents WITHOUT your attorney being present! This industry is under a great deal of new observation now due to...