Taylor v. Commonwealth

Opinion of the Court by

Justice SCHRODER.

This appeal involves a case of first impression in Kentucky. The issue is whether an individual who knowingly takes contraband into a detention facility, in violation of KRS 520.050(l)(a), has performed a voluntary act despite entering the facility involuntarily. 1 We agree with the Court of Appeals that a person who knowingly takes contraband into a detention facility does so voluntarily, even when entering the facility involuntarily, and that there is no violation of the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Hence, we affirm.

KRS 520.050…