Under Kentucky law, there are a variety of theft charges. Understanding your case and being able to create a defense requires knowing the specific theft charge you face. One option is theft by deception. This crime occurs when someone intentionally deceives another to...
Criminal Defense
What impact can a DUI have on your life?
A DUI charge can do more than land you in legal hot water. It may have serious ramifications on your personal life. An arrest and subsequent conviction for driving under the influence can damage your reputation and impact your finances. Should you face this type of...
Should you use your Miranda rights?
Have you heard television shows or movies mention Miranda rights before? Chances are, you have. This includes your right to remain silent, which is a common trope in many forms of media. If you ever end up interrogated or interviewed by the police, you may wonder if...
What does probable cause mean?
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 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...