Legal Question in Criminal Law in Kentucky

Re: falsely accused

No, this is not entrapment. Trafficking in 8 oz. or more of marijuana is a felony. Possession of 8 oz. or more indicates intent to sell the marijuana. I don't know the undercover officer's rationale, however, a felony has no statute of limitations. Charges may be brought at at any time. Perhaps the undercover officer was going to attempt another buy and then present it all to the Grand Jury.

Re: falsely accused

The Court appointed attorneys are usually competent because that is all that they do. Usually, the attorney must deal with the facts that are available at the time. From what you say, this new evidence has now turned up. Go to the Public Advocate office that handled his case and tell them about the information. They have more resources than you. I have reservations about someone who guarantees relief from a criminal problem in exchange for a certain amount of money.

$2,500 to $5,000 is not an uncommon fee however there should be no promise to "get him off". Sometimes the facts do not work that way. The only promise that you should receive is that your attorney will represent you to the best of his ability. There are remedies. The Public Advocacy Office is adept at post-judgment relief. Who do you think handles the vast majority of criminal appeals in this country? Don't be turned off by the idea that they are court-appointed. This becomes personal with most of them. That is why they chose to represent indigent clients. They like what they do and are not doing it just because they cannot find a job elsewhere.