There are dozens of different criminal statutes in Kentucky that can lead to someone's prosecution. The severity of a particular criminal charge and its penalties generally depends on how it is categorized. Although there are a variety of subcategories that charges...
Many people feel a natural sense of nervousness when they must interact with police officers. During a traffic stop, for example, people are often so eager to speed up the interaction and comply with the officer that they fail to make use of their basic rights. Those...
A green card marriage interview may be necessary when a U.S. citizen is marrying a non-citizen. The government uses marriage as one reason to provide green cards. For example, maybe the noncitizen entered the country on a student visa, but it’s going to expire. If...
It can be quite frustrating to have a tailgater right behind your car. It makes you feel nervous and on edge. You constantly feel like an accident is just a split second away. You know that that person, by failing to maintain a proper following distance, is putting...
The Miranda Rights are a set of legal rights that every individual has when they are taken into police custody. These rights were confirmed by the Supreme Court in the landmark case of Miranda v. Arizona in 1966. The purpose of the Miranda Rights is to protect...
You just want to take a vacation with your children. However, you and your spouse got divorced a few years ago. You’re now sharing custody of these children with your ex. While you’re going to be taking the children on the vacation alone – and not with your ex – you...
Driving under the influence (DUI) is illegal in Kentucky. This generally means that motorists must refrain from any significant alcohol use before driving, but impairment can also be created by various drugs and other substances. In fact, even some over-the-counter...
Divorce is one of the most challenging experiences anyone can go through. Emotions run high, and making rational decisions amidst all the turmoil and legal ongoings can be challenging. However, that's precisely what you need to do to protect your interests. Below are...
Whether a couple who shares children together needs a divorce or merely breaks up, they must determine child custody. This can range from a roughly 50-50 custody split to sole custody for one parent with parenting time (commonly known as visitation time) reserved for...
Maybe you and your spouse attended mediation and eventually reached a mutual agreement about how you would share parental responsibilities. Perhaps you had to go to court because you couldn't work with one another, and a judge created a parenting plan dividing your...