How can I have spent a night in jail for 4th degree assault and menacing? It's my first offense do I have a leg to stand on?

I agree with my colleague. Based on your account, which you should not post on a public website, you confronted the other person and you hit her. ...

Do we have grounds to fight the charges and win?

I agree with my colleague. Your sister needs to hire an attorney to defend her. The state will not just drop the charges.

How much time could I serve?

Yes, as my colleagues have said, the prosecutor can seek to have the sentences served consecutively (one after the other) or concurrently (all at...

Yes, signalling at least 100 feet before a turn is a law. KRS 189.330(2). He is allowed to ask to search the car and you are allowed to say no. ...

Is this a faulty case? Can we win a fight?

I agree with Mr. Ashlock. Hire an attorney. You don’t no what evidence they have. Miranda rights are only required if the officer was questioning...

Legal in ky?

A victim is usually allowed in all proceedings against a defendant. Presumably the Defendant is there relating to his case and has to be there.

Judge?

I agree with my colleague. Postponing a case is usually to the defendant's benefit.

The most important right at this time is his right to an attorney. He needs to hire an attorney now. He also has the right to remain silent and...

What would the statute of limitations be in regards to pursuing a civil suit against an assailant, specifically involving DV?

I agree with my colleagues. You have one year from the date of the assault. You need to contact an attorney TODAY. Time may have already run out.

Can I sue

You will need to contact an attorney in Calgary to assist you with this matter.