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...
Criminal Defense
Is there any benefit to a plea bargain in your case?
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...
What are the penalties for trafficking cocaine in Kentucky?
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...
Woman charged with DUI and endangering deputies
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...
Kentucky drug charges and sentences
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...
How can my child defend themselves against drug possession?
If you have grown children, you will know that as much as you would like to protect them, they have their own free will and they make mistakes. Young adults who are attending college or have recently moved out of the family home frequently experiment with new things,...
A criminal conviction can ruin your life
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...
Is a Kentucky expungement the solution to your criminal record?
One simple mistake that constitutes a criminal act can have a permanent impact on your life. Whether you plead guilty or get convicted of an offense, the Kentucky courts will generate a criminal record associated with your offense. Every time a prospective educator,...
Mandatory minimum sentences are a factor in defense strategies
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...
Not everyone accused of assault is guilty under Kentucky law
Assault and battery involves use of physical violence or the attempt to commit physical violence to injure or intimidate another person. Unlike other criminal offenses, where law enforcement may bring charges of their own volition, assault charges usually stem from...