Being involved in a collision can be a stressful and daunting experience, and the average person might not always know how best to handle the aftermath thereof. Even in a single-vehicle crash, authorities may be tasked with investigating the matter, and in some cases,...
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Legal strategies that may help you overcome an assault charge
You wish you could take back those few minutes when tempers flared, poor judgment prevailed and a few punches were delivered. With this assault charge, penalties such as jail, probation, fines, restitution and community service hang over your head. You know that you...
Challenging a DUI traffic stop
Most drivers would agree that being pulled over for a traffic stop is an overwhelming experience. It is especially difficult when a driver feels as though he or she has done nothing wrong in the first place. Unreasonable traffic stops are probably more common than one...
3 mistakes that could damage your white collar crime defense
No matter the situation, facing the criminal justice system can be intimidating. When the consequences of a criminal conviction can potentially lead to jail time, significant fines, and the loss of a professional license, individuals often feel the temptation to...
Mitigating the potential impacts of a drunk driving charge
A criminal conviction will have a significant impact on your life. If charged with drunk driving, you could face penalties that may include time behind bars, loss of driving privileges and more. After an arrest, you would be wise to take immediate action to determine...
Take action against white collar crime allegations
A criminal record has the potential to limit your future educational and employment opportunities. This is especially true if you work in the financial industry, or in any career that affords you access to financial accounts or private information. If you were...
Kentucky doctor vindicated following federal health care fraud allegations
In April of 2019, the Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike Force arrested more than 50 physicians, pharmacists, and other medical professionals in what was then referred to as the largest health care fraud sweep in U.S. history. One of those doctors was Sai...
DUI charges filed against Kentucky sheriff
An arrest on drunk driving allegations can significantly impact a person’s future. The typical DUI defendant in Kentucky stands to lose his or her driver’s license, pay fines or even go to jail. DUI charges can even have an impact on one’s professional life, as having...
Attorney Whitney Lawson helps basketball star win acquittal on federal tax crime charges
When a former University of Kentucky star basketball player was charged with tax fraud in federal court, attorney Whitney True Lawson of True Guarnieri Ayer, LLP, was there to help. Former Wildcat's basketball career takes him to China U.K. fans likely remember...
Field sobriety tests factor into arrests
Being accused of committing a crime can be a scary experience. It is often easy to overlook important details that might influence the outcome of one’s case, including factors during an arrest. For example, Kentucky police officers often administer field sobriety...