All of us know from experience that kids can be insensitive and, at times, even cruel. Maybe we’ve experienced this on the receiving end at the hands of a school bully, or perhaps you, in one of your lesser moments, were the bully. Bullying has long been present in the lives of young people, but since the world of YouTube, Facebook and Twitter has been integrated into our lives, bullying has taken on new meanings and gained an entirely new audience. The bully that used to target their victim …
Misdemeanors
Kentucky Expands Qualifications for an Expungement
When a person wants to have a criminal charge removed from their state-performed background checks, they do so through a process called an “expungement.” The process itself can take several months and applies only to certain charges. However, it can have enormous benefits for those who succeed in having charges removed from their record. Charges on your criminal record can have enormous implications in many different facets of your life. They can affect your ability to get a job, to vote, to …
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What is Kentucky’s Statute of Limitations For Most Misdemeanors?
One (1) year for most misdemeanors. If you (or a loved one) have been arrested in Kentucky or in the Lexington area in particular, why not speak to an experienced Kentucky Criminal Lawyer for free. Call my office at (859) 685-1055 for a no cost consultation. …
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What Is Criminal Trespass In The Third Degree, And What Penalties Could I Face For A Conviction In Kentucky?
In Kentucky, the offense of criminal trespass in the third (3rd) degree occurs when a person “knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in or upon premises.” (KRS 511.080). Many factors could affect your sentence if you are convicted, including the facts of your case and any prior offenses you may have in the past. Criminal trespass in the third (3rd) degree is a violation, so a typical sentence upon conviction would include a fine. However, even if the prosecution has evidence of this violation …
What Are The Penalties For Third (3rd) Degree Criminal Mischief Charge In Kentucky?
The penalties for the offense of criminal mischief in the third (3rd) degree are up to 90 days in jail and/or up to a $250 fine (KRS 512.040). The actual disposition of the case will depend upon the facts of the case, your prior offenses, and the prosecution’s recommendation if your case is to be settled. If your case is tried, whether you are found guilty – and if so, the punishment – will be up to a jury, or if you prefer, a judge sitting without a jury. A criminal defense attorney would be …
