Law enforcement officers in Kentucky and throughout the United States often use roadside breath test machines to determine whether motorists are drinking and driving. If you have taken a breath test, you know first hand how easy it is to blow into the device and get...
Year: 2020
Attorney Marvin Knorr selected for inclusion in the 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for Kentucky
Attorney Marvin Knorr has selected to the 2021 Kentucky Rising Stars list. While up to five percent of attorneys in the state may be named Super Lawyers, fewer than 2.5% are named to the Rising Stars list. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service...
Should you negotiate your divorce or settle in court?
Every divorce is different as illustrated by the option of either negotiating with your soon-to-be-ex or settling in court where a judge makes the decisions. There are drawbacks and benefits to each option. Here are four points to consider. Time investment In the...
Did your officer have a probable cause to arrest?
Kentucky residents like you should know as much about state law as possible when dealing with a DUI arrest. This could make all the difference when facing a conviction. One thing you should focus on is the manner in which an officer arrested you. They may claim to...
What is the Kentucky joint custody law?
Parents in Kentucky who decide to separate may have fewer choices to make when it comes to child custody decisions, which are often difficult and painful. WFPL 89.3 reported on the joint custody bill when it first passed in 2018. If you and your spouse only recently...
What happens when you face criminal charges
Having prosecutors file criminal charges against you in Kentucky can be overwhelming. Whether the alleged activities involve drugs and alcohol, robbery or white-collar crimes, the process can move quickly. We often fight for the rights of clients facing misdemeanor or...
Parallel parenting may help when co-parenting is unrealistic
Divorce, under even the best circumstances, is challenging. If you have separated from your spouse because of a toxic or negative environment and cannot remain civil, sharing custody of your children is difficult. We often help Kentucky clients find a solution where...
Misdemeanor and felony theft under Kentucky law
Kentucky law distinguishes theft laws between theft by deception and theft by unlawful taking. Both are, by default, a Class A misdemeanor, but either can become a felony under certain conditions. Generally, the greater the value of the property, the more severe the...
Divorce and the family business: What are your options?
You and your spouse started the family business when your relationship was solid, but now that you are divorcing, the source of your income could unravel along with your relationship. Typically, spouses have three ways of dealing with a business in a divorce,...
Rolling retests with ignition interlock devices
Across the country, the use of ignition interlock devices has increased over the last several years. These devices may be presented as one element of the overall set of penalties for a person convicted of a driving under the influence offense. At the same time, an IID...