KRS 431.078 governs expungements. Generally misdemeanors are expungeable provided that there is no contact with the court system for five years on...

This is a violation of probation?

A new charge can be grounds to revoke probation, regardless of what county it is in. It appears that the probation officer may be relying on KRS...

My husband has been charged with robbing two hotels in ky.

It would be difficult to tell you what the best defense would be with out knowing all of the facts of the case, meeting with your husband, and...

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The probation officer should have ran a NCIC report to see if there were any pending out of state charges at the time they prepared the PSI. I...

Can I be excused from being a witness or postpone if I am going to be out of town?

Service by mail is not proper service in a criminal trial in Kentucky. The other answers are correct. Strategically, it may make sense not to...

In Kentucky, for the first and second offense of alcohol intoxication, the maximum penalty is a $25 fine plus court costs. The case jacket/citation...

My friend was charged with 3 counts of 2nd degree assault for intentionally causing a automobile accident. Is he facing prison?

Each count of Assault 2nd is a Class C felony carrying a penalty of 5-10 years each. They are eligible to run concurrently (at the same time) or...

What will happen to me I'm charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance 1st offense

Based on the facts that you related, you may be able for the deferred prosecution program under KRS 218A.14151. Deferred prosecution is a type of...

Is there criminal legal aid before an arrest?

KRS Chapter 31 allows an indigent person charged with a crime to speak to a public defender before charges are filed. Call the Lexington Department...

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I am about to come off of probation and file for expungement, will they drug test me on the court date or randomly?

I agree with Mr. Mascagni. Consult with your attorney, but it is extremely unlikely that a judge would order someone to drug test upon completion...