Criminal Defense

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...

The criminal justice system has two types of juries. You might hear about the trial jury often, but you likely only hear about the grand jury in very serious cases on the news. You might not realize how these differ, but knowing a bit about this can help you if you...

People often think that all defendants in criminal matters have the option of having a jury trial, but this isn't the case. There are several things that are required before a jury trial must occur. These are set by the Sixth Amendment to the United States...

Some defendants opt to resolve their case through plea bargains. This means that the defendant will plead either no contest or guilty to a specific charge or set of charges. In exchange for this, the prosecution agrees to meet specific conditions. In order for the...