In Kentucky (unlike the vast majority of other states), there is no statute of limittations for any felony. Thus, an indictment could issue years...

If i don't bring a parent with me to court, what will they do?

Although I do not practice law in your state, a fairly uniform principle, if not legal requirement, is that a parent or guardian accompany you to...

Did the juvenile detention center violate my daughter's rights?

I cannot say that I disagree with the above answer. I do not practice in your area, but federal constitutional protections would be applicable...

Yes. Usually, the case appears as "diversion."

If you have a trial date scheduled, you should speak with your lawyer about your trial strategy & the odds of success. If you are not represented,...

What is the reason why you pay restitution ?

In Kentucky, restitution must be paid (ie, a defendant cannot do community service in lieu of paying). One caveat: a never mentioned part of the...

I'm 16 going to be 17 next month my boyfriend is 18 and I love him soooooo much my mom hates him though .

I am not sure if the court ordered you to stay away from him, or if he was ordered to stay away from you. If you are personally ordered by a court...

Will my juvenile son be arrested if he does not attend drug counseling?

Totally agreed. As someone who did not fully appreciate the differences between adult & juvenile court & representing adults only initially, it was...

A minor was searched and interrogated with out their parent present, which lawyer is best?

I agree with others that states really do tend to vary greatly in this area. The Kentucky Supreme Court, for example, rendered a very protective...

If a juvenile offender violates the law again, is he or she sent back to the juvenile facility? If so, who determines this?

In the state of Kentucky, it is certainly grounds for "revocation of supervised placement," as it is called (for adults, the equivalent is parole...