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...
DUI Defense
Why private property may not protect you from a DUI
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...
Can one drink lead to a DUI in Kentucky?
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...
Protecting your profession: Will a DUI cost you your career?
You have spent decades building your reputation and have a career that you are proud of. However, when one night at a party or concert ends in a traffic stop, you may be replaying the scene and fearing your professional life is over. While a first-time Driving Under...
Can your driver’s license be suspended for a DUI?
In Kentucky, your driving privilege can be suspended because of a driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol offense. Thus, you will be unable to legally operate a motor vehicle during the stated period. Here is what to know about this: Period of suspension A first...
What external factors can affect field sobriety test performance?
Law enforcement officers commonly use field sobriety tests to assess whether a driver may be impaired. In Kentucky, field sobriety tests are voluntary. This means you are generally able to decline them without facing automatic penalties. However, these tests are not...
Can you get a DUI if you are under the legal limit?
For most drivers in Kentucky, the legal limit is 0.08%. Many drivers just assume that they have to stay under this limit to avoid a DUI charge. If they take a breath test and it is at or over the limit, then the court can presume that they are impaired. However, it is...
First-time DUI? Here are 4 things you need to know
Experiencing a first-time DUI arrest in Northern Kentucky can be overwhelming. Kentucky law strikes hard and moves fast from the moment police initiate a stop. Understanding these legal hurdles allows you to protect your future. 1. The arraignment stage The legal...
The ripple effect of a teenage DUI
Your teenager is going to make mistakes; it’s an inevitable fact of growing up. Many times, it becomes a learning experience on the journey to adulthood. But when that mistake involves drinking and driving, the consequences can extend far past one night. The impact of...
Drivers: Don’t be fooled by myths about sobering up quickly
Say you’re at a party and had a few drinks. It’s time to head home when a friend suggests drinking coffee or taking a cold shower to sober up quickly. These supposed remedies sound logical and people might swear by them. However, none of these methods actually reduce...