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When the police pull over a driver that they suspect may be under the influence, their next move is often to put the driver through field sobriety tests. While the movies often recount things like saying the alphabet backward or other outlandish activities, the truth...
Getting your criminal record wiped clean, or expunged, can make a world of difference in your life. The state of Kentucky offers expungement for many felony offenses. When you consider the hardships people face after legal trouble, you can see the value of seeking an...
The teen years are a time of learning by experience, peer pressure and often rebellion. Sneaking alcohol from appearance stash or trying drugs with friends are common forms of teenage rebellion. Unfortunately for a small minority of teenagers, they will get arrested...
Whatever the charges are against you, don’t be surprised if the prosecutor offers you a deal. Plea bargains are a prosecutor’s “bread and butter,” because they’re a sure deal. In the books, a plea agreement is the same as a conviction. If you take the deal, you’re...
Kentucky serves as a major point on I-75 and I-64, and sees a lot of drug traffic. One drug that people may want to smuggle from Detroit to Florida is cocaine. However, cocaine is a dangerous drug, and under Kentucky law cannot knowingly or lawfully be trafficked. It...
A 64-year-old Richmond, KY woman has been charged with multiple offenses after an incident I-75 North. Deputies received report that a vehicle was unable to maintain its lane and was veering close to striking other vehicles. Upon responding, they found the vehicle...
In Lexington, KY, just a little over 30 minutes north of Richmond, drivers will find a junction where interstates 64 and 75 meet. I-64 runs east to west, while I-75 goes north to south. This junction sits approximately six hours away from at least three major...
Have you been arrested? If so, you need to take it seriously. Depending on the charges and on your own circumstances, a conviction on your record can have devastating long-term consequences. This is not the time to be cavalier about your predicament. For instance, a...
People who are facing criminal charges have to think carefully handling their defense strategy. For some, the primary concern is how much time they are facing in prison if they are convicted. While some individuals might be able to avoid incarceration with certain...
The criminal justice system has many tools at its disposal to handle convictions. It is imperative that these aren't too harsh for the crime, but they shouldn't be easy either. The purpose of the criminal justice system is ultimately to punish people who commit...
