Theft offenses in Kentucky can arise from a variety of situations. Someone taking merchandise from a retail store without paying for it could lead to theft charges. Stealing from someone's home or robbing a person on the street could also lead to criminal charges. A...
There’s a law on the books in Kentucky – similar to laws in other states – that too many people don’t know about. Unlike most laws related to criminal wrongdoing, its purpose isn’t to spell out the elements of a criminal offense and possible penalties. Its purpose is...
When a police officer pulls someone over, they may screen the driver for signs of chemical impairment. Police officers begin screening someone with questions and may then look at their physical capabilities. When police officers suspect someone of intoxication at the...
The law in Kentucky makes it a crime to possess drugs, including many prescription medications if no valid prescription is in the possession of the user. It is also illegal to manufacture substances or distribute them to others. Anyone caught with drugs in their...
The word divorce often conjures images of bitter battles in court. People expect divorce to involve spouses fighting over property, financial support or custody matters. It is true that some couples cannot agree on any details about their divorces and must rely on...
Rebuilding after divorce can be a very lengthy process. People experience numerous financial challenges during and after divorce that can have an impact on their standard of living. Those who approach divorce with an eye on their future financial stability they find...
Violent criminal charges carry significant social stigma. People who face accusations of assaulting someone else are at risk of a criminal record that could forever change the course of their lives. Employers, landlords and educational institutions frequently require...
Driving under the influence (DUI) offenses are among the most common charges prosecuted in Kentucky and across the United States. Drivers get arrested due to erratic behavior while driving or their involvement in a motor vehicle collision. Failing a breath test during...
Assault charges in Kentucky are concerned with various degrees of physical harm inflicted upon another person either intentionally or recklessly. The severity of a charge depends on the nature of the injury and the circumstances surrounding the incident in question....
Police officers often ask those stopped for traffic enforcement matters or involved in a collision to perform a chemical breath test. Such testing can validate suspicions that someone was under the influence or rule out intoxication as the cause of a wreck. Those who...