Legal Question in Criminal Law in Kentucky

Re: Arrest Warrants

It is not possible to give you a clear legal answer to your inquiry without a more detailed evaluation of the facts of your case. Several questions are presented:

1. Were you seriously injured?

2. Was a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument used?

3. Are you or your assailant law enforcement officers?

Warrants for assaults involving serious injury or involving deadly weapons or dangerous instruments are generally considered felonies in Kentucky, and may be issued at any time. Less serious assaults are generally misdemeanors, and warrants must be issued within the one-year statute of limitation.

You are best advised to seek the services of a competent Kentucky attorney. You can get a referral to a criminal law specialist from the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, at

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Additionally, you can telephone your local bar association for a referral, or can find a good lawyer on-line at the Kentucky Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service:

http://www.kybar.org/Default.aspx?tabid=291

You may also contact your local County Attorney for advice concerning the sufficiency of your evidence concerning the assault.

Good luck!

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Re: Arrest Warrants

Assuming it's a misdemeanor assault charge, the charge must be brought within 12 months of the attack in the Commonwealth of Virginia.