Dealing with the Police—Know Your Rights
We always advise our clients to remain calm; behave and speak respectfully to law enforcement officers, but to also know and remember your rights that are protected under the law: ...
Gun Safety at Home and in Public
If you own a gun, you must know the proper safety instruction for handling a gun at home and in public. Even if you think you will never touch a ...
Two Categories of Children at Risk of Facing Juvenile Court in Kentucky
Research indicates that there are two categories of children who are at high risk of ending up in the juvenile court system; kids who are truant from school and children who ...
DUI 3rd Offense Penalties in Kentucky
Kentucky state law mandates that a third-offense DUI conviction requires that you serve 30 days to 12 months in jail, pay a fine of $500 – $1,000, plus court costs; ...
DUI 2nd Offense Penalties in Kentucky
If you are arrested and subsequently convicted of a second-offense DUI in the state of Kentucky, you can be required to forfeit your vehicle license plate. The court may also ...
DUI 1st Offense Penalties in Kentucky
Under State law in Kentucky, you can be arrested and charged with a first offense DUI, regardless of the percentage amount of alcohol/drugs appearing in your blood, breath, or urine ...
Aggravating Factors in Kentucky DUI Cases
As of October 1, 2000, the Kentucky legislature implemented a new law which lists six factors that can double the minimum time a person must spend in jail if they ...
Kentucky Driver’s License Point System
Points will accumulate on your driving record to aid in identifying habitually negligent drivers in the state of Kentucky for each violation you receive. Each driver begins with a point ...
Kentucky DUI Defense for Standard Field Sobriety Tests
If a Kentucky police officer suspects you have been driving while under the influence (DUI), he/she will usually perform a standard field sobriety test to determine if you may be ...
Expunging Your DUI in Kentucky
If you are thinking about expunging your DUI, this is what you need to know. Under the Kentucky Revised Statute 431.078, a DUI first conviction can be expunged. Misdemeanor charges result ...