The way police conduct an investigation is crucial to whether the right person faces charges and punishment. A cornerstone of police procedure is establishing probable cause. This investigative and legal standard may be confusing without much experience with the law....
THE TRUSTED, WELCOMING, ETHICAL LAW FIRM YOU NEED
Criminal Defense
The effects of a DUI mark on your record go far beyond conviction
If you are facing a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), you might think you can pay the fine and forget about it. However, there are other penalties to deal with, and a conviction on your record can adversely affect the plans you have for the...
What should you know about statutory rape?
Few things can interfere with your life plans more than criminal charges. If your criminal charges involve alleged sexual misconduct, you may have the added burden of dealing with social stigma. Consequently, you should know what Kentucky law has to say about...
Underage drunk driving charges in Kentucky
If you are facing drunk driving charges as someone under the age of 21, you need to understand how serious this case is and the different ways it could affect your life. Many young people find themselves in this position without realizing that a very small amount of...
Fighting possession of fentanyl charges
Was your arrest on possession of fentanyl charges really a wake-up call? Maybe it was. Only you can answer that. But you know that you have had an addiction problem for some time, and you have wanted to overcome it. You told yourself that you had just planned on one...
The ignition interlock program – an overview
Among other possible penalties, those convicted of or who plead guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol face a suspension of their driver’s licenses. Under some circumstances, however, they may qualify for provisional driving privileges through the state’s...
Police say alleged drug crimes involved fentanyl
Kentucky police say they have made one of the largest drug busts in Boyd County history. A 38-year-old man was taken into police custody after investigators took a K-9 unit into a particular residence. In a combined effort between various task force departments, a...
2 People facing drug charges in Kentucky
Police claim to have discovered illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia and a stolen vehicle at a Kentucky residence. A drug task force team conducted a search of the residence, which led to two arrests. Police also say that it was during the search that they found and...
Kentucky investigators seize cash from a home
There is no law stating that Kentucky residents cannot have a large amount of cash in their homes. However, if police were to search a home and claim to find evidence of criminal activity, they might wind up confiscating money they have found if they suspect it was...
Kentucky man in need of criminal defense
Kentucky law contains several statutes regarding criminal trespassing. While there are varying degrees of such crimes, all criminal trespassing in this state is adjudicated as a misdemeanor. Police say they recently arrested a man who was allegedly walking through...