Criminal Defense

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...

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...

There are few things in life more frightening than facing serious legal charges. Even though you know that you have a right to your day in court, you may not be sure how to adequately prepare or build a strong defense. Kentucky criminal law can be complicated, and...

Some people in Kentucky may mistakenly believe that white collar crimes are not as serious as other types of criminal charges. This is not true, especially since white collar crimes such as embezzlement typically involve significant amounts of money or property. Those...

There is of course a long-established and well-entrenched criminal justice system operative in central Kentucky, the Commonwealth and across the United States. In fact, there are two of them. Many people don’t automatically think of that when considering a criminal...

Criminal charges involving alleged white collar criminal activity can have serious implications for your life. If convicted, you could face penalties that may include time bars, fines and loss of your career. Federal and state governments prosecute these cases to the...

The average person in Kentucky might be most familiar with alcohol related crimes in terms of drunk driving. However, it is also possible to be arrested on an alcohol related charge without ever getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. Public intoxication is a...

The first time someone gets arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Kentucky, they will likely feel very nervous. Not knowing what to expect from the criminal justice system can make every step of the process seem terrifying. While someone with a previous...

It often seems easy to judge someone who has been convicted of a crime, especially one related to drugs or alcohol. However, the reasons that someone may face drug charges are complicated and severe punishment may only make any problems worse. The recent arrest of two...