Schroering v. McKinney

REYNOLDS, Justice.

Brammer was granted shock probation by the trial court pursuant to KRS 439.265. Brammer’s appeal arises from the Court of Appeals’ order granting a writ of mandamus, sought by McKinney, directing the trial judge to reconsider the decision granting shock probation.

On July 29,1992, Brammer was involved in an automobile collision on Interstate 71, resulting in the death of motor cyclist James McKinney. McKinney’s estate has settled its civil suit against Brammer in a separate action. Brammer was indicted on numerous charges and subsequently tried. The Attorney General replaced…