Understanding the category of charge you are facing is the first step in building a realistic defense strategy. Kentucky law divides criminal offenses into two broad categories, misdemeanors and felonies, and the differences between them affect everything from which...
Most drivers who face DUI charges made one genuine mistake after a night out with friends. If you're a working professional, you might worry that one bad decision could follow you for years and affect your job, your insurance rates and your future opportunities. The...
Intervening to protect or defend another person might be legally justifiable in Kentucky, though it usually depends on the specific circumstances of the encounter. When you step into a physical altercation to help someone, knowing how Kentucky self-defense law handles...
Many drivers assume a DUI charge requires a stop on a public road. In Kentucky, that assumption is usually wrong. The state’s DUI law can apply anywhere in the state, which means a driveway, parking area or other private location may still lead to the same charge. The...
If prosecutors claim you possessed drugs with intent to distribute, they may rely on evidence suggesting the drugs were meant for sale rather than personal use. This can include drug quantity, packaging, cash, messages or other facts. A defense attorney can examine...
One drink may not leave someone feeling drunk. A person might have a beer with dinner or a cocktail at a bar and still feel completely capable of driving afterward. That can make it easy to assume that getting behind the wheel poses little legal risk. However, feeling...
After a homicide arrest in Kentucky, the case can move through several stages – from an initial court appearance within the first day or two to grand jury review, pretrial proceedings and, if no plea is reached, trial. Knowing what to expect at each step can help the...
When a fatal motor vehicle collision occurs in Northern Kentucky and law enforcement suspects alcohol, drugs, or extreme recklessness contributed, prosecutors in Kenton County pursue serious criminal charges. Understanding how state law distinguishes between these...
A hit-and-run can leave you with injuries, repair bills and no insurance information. Knowing your options in this scenario helps you pursue compensation even when the police cannot identify the driver. Claiming benefits after a hit-and-run After a hit-and-run, you...
Child custody and visitation arrangements may need to change when a family's circumstances change. If an existing order no longer serves your child's needs, you may be able to request a modification. In Covington, Kentucky, evidence can help the court determine...