As a parent, there can be nothing more devastating than seeing your child make a mistake that can haunt them for the rest of their life. A juvenile record can limit their future opportunities and cast a shadow over their potential. Fortunately, you could give your...
Criminal Defense
Can self-defense claims succeed in the face of assault charges?
Assault charges can lead to a variety of penalties and a criminal record. If someone plead guilty or gets convicted, they may seem like a violent person to others if they have to undergo a background check. They may have either a felony or misdemeanor conviction on...
Are arrests at DUI checkpoints legal?
People often get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses in Kentucky after police officers notice concerning behavior in traffic. Police officers can stop anyone who drives in an unsafe manner and can screen them for signs of intoxication. A DUI arrest...
Boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs – is it similar to DUI?
Motorboats may be powered by engines just like any other automobile, but that’s where the similarities end. Powered vessels handle much more differently on the water than cars on the road. There’s also the matter of the open waters, where boats only have to worry...
A breakdown of the financial cost of a DUI
A criminal charge for driving under the influence (DUI) in Kentucky can be costly. On top of possible imprisonment, a court could also order the convicted driver to pay a fine. But this isn’t the only fee a driver has to pay for their offense. The true financial...
How Kentucky law handles drug-induced DUIs
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal offense in Kentucky, punishable by fines, jail time and the suspension of the person’s driving privileges. Although mostly associated with drunk driving, drivers impaired by the intoxicating effects of drugs may also...
When can you suppress evidence in a Kentucky criminal case?
Some people say that evidence can make or break a criminal case, and those who have received a harsh sentence because of the evidence against them tend to agree. A plethora of solid “proof” can be hard to overcome, but it is certainly not impossible. When you believe...
Social media and criminal charges don’t mix
If you’re like most Americans, you spend a significant fraction of your time online and you spend a large part of your online hours engaging on social media. However, if you’re facing criminal charges, you’re going to want to log off these platforms for a while....
Two new Kentucky laws raise the stakes for some DUI offenses
If you’re facing charges related to a DUI crash here in Kentucky where someone was killed, you could be looking at serious jail time. Just this spring, Gov. Andy Beshear signed a law that made this a Class B felony. In June, Gov. Beshear signed another law...
The differences between expungement, sealing, and pardons
Trying to start fresh with a criminal record is filled with obstacles. Many people wish they could make their past mistakes disappear. Expungement, sealing and pardons are all possibilities for people looking to clear their criminal records. However, they all have...