Juvenile Offense Adult Consequences

Summary

An adult can have a juvenile public offense due to mistaken records, identity theft, or offenses during a temporary visit. Contacting a Kentucky lawyer requires the friends consent due to attorney-client privilege. Arraignment typically occurs within 48-72 hours, but the court date may be weeks or months later.

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My adult friend was arrest in Kentucky for probation violation (Juvenile Public Offense)
Hello ****, sorry to hear about your friend's situation. Could you please clarify what specific information you're seeking about this matter? Are you interested in understanding the potential consequences of such a violation in Kentucky, or the process involved?
How can an over 40 year old adult have a juvenile public offense in a state she's never lived in.
Hello ****, it's unusual but possible. Here's how:
- Records could be mistaken or identity theft could have occurred.
- The offense might have occurred during a temporary visit.
- Sometimes, laws can apply across state lines.
It's best to consult a lawyer to clarify this issue.
can I contact a Kentucky lawyer for my friend
Yes, you can contact a Kentucky lawyer on behalf of your friend. However, your friend will likely need to give formal consent for the lawyer to discuss the case with you due to attorney-client privilege laws. It's best to have your friend present when contacting the lawyer if possible.
how long after arrest will she get a court date in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, a person arrested should have an arraignment within a few days of the arrest, typically within *-* hours. However, the actual court date could be set several weeks or even months later, depending on the court's schedule.