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...
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...
Abuse can be seen in many different lights. Some abusers act physically on their victims, preferring to intimidate or force people into submission. Other abusers may use phycological methods of abuse, such as gaslighting, undermining or bullying. The common question...
If you're involved in a traffic stop, the police may want to search your vehicle. After talking to you, the officer may decide that they want to do a search to see if you're breaking any laws. This is often done if they believe there are drugs in the car, for...
Property crimes come in all shapes and sizes. Those facing accusations of a property crime may find themselves confused by the technical terms or jargon used to describe property crimes. Someone facing a basic theft accusation will likely face different charges and...
If you are accused of assault in Kentucky, one of the first things you need to find out is which degree the charge is set at. There are first-, second- and third-degree assaults that are all different kinds of felonies. There is also fourth-degree assault, which is a...
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...
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...
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...
Like most states, Kentucky has a point system whereby it assesses a certain number of points against your driver’s license every time you become convicted of a moving violation or pay your traffic ticket without going to court. By the way, in case you did not know,...