Bennett D. Couch v. Commonwealth of Kentucky

RENDERED: FEBRUARY 15, 2024 TO BE PUBLISHED Supreme Court of Kentucky 2023-SC-0237-MR BENNETT D. COUCH APPELLANT ON APPEAL FROM KENTON CIRCUIT COURT V. HONORABLE MARY K. MOLLOY, JUDGE NO. 21-CR-01440 COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY APPELLEE OPINION OF THE COURT BY CHIEF JUSTICE VANMETER AFFIRMING This criminal case arises from the Kenton Circuit Court’s conviction of Bennett D. Couch due to her possession and transfer of child pornography in violation of KRS 1 531.335 and 531.340. Couch raises two primary issues: (i) the constitutionality of KRS 531.330’s presumption as to minority; and (ii) the…