Nobody wins when someone dies in the name of self-defense. Those left behind to argue the points of whether a homicide was actually justifiable or vice-versa wonder if things could have been different, if the split-second decisions made in the heat of the moment could somehow have had less tragic consequences. Self-defense can be difficult to definitively prove or disprove, chiefly because so much of it rests on one person’s interpretation of another person’s intentions. While some people have …
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Upon Sentencing, Can I Be Credited For The Time I Have Already Served In Jail?
Yes. In Kentucky, when a defendant was detained in pre-trial custody while waiting for court appearances, at the time that a final sentence is adjudged, he or she will be credited for each day served in jail Assume the following facts in this simple example: You were arrested, driven to jail, and after being read your Miranda rights, confessed immediately to committing four (4) Class A Misdemeanors, two of which involved violence. You were charged and arraigned the following day in …
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Should I Plead “Guilty” or “Not Guilty” To My Charges At My First Court Appearance in Kentucky?
Many people believe that pleading “guilty” at a first appearance might make the prosecutor or the judge go easy on you or possibly reduce the charge? But it is almost never a good idea to plead “guilty” at your initial court appearance in Kentucky (whether it be in State or Federal Court). At the time of your initial appearance, it is unlikely that you or an attorney – public or private – working for you has discovered all of the evidence against you or all of the defenses that you may have …
What Recourse Do I Have If A Kentucky Judge Sets Bail Too High? Is There A Way To Lower The Bail Amount In Kentucky?
Although they mean slightly different things, the words “bail” and “bond” are often used interchangeably in Kentucky courts. Both refer generally to money paid to release a defendant from custody while his or her case is pending. If the Defendant complies with everything the Court asks while the case is pending (in large part, that means if he or she shows up to Court when required and stays out of trouble), then at the end of the case, the money is returned to the person who paid it. …
If I Have A “Blood Alcohol Content” (BAC) Of Less Than 0.08% Can I Still Be Charged With A DUI in Kentucky?
Yes, you can! And it does happen. However, if your level registers lower than 0.05% on a breath test, it is presumed that you are not under the influence of alcohol. If your BAC is 0.08% or higher, you are presumed to be under the influence of alcohol. However, if your BAC is between 0.05% and 0.079%, it is not presumed that you either were or were not under the influence of alcohol, but that level could be evidence used against you, along with other well-established signs of intoxication, in …