Usually, Kentucky police must follow a specific process if they pull someone over under suspicion of drunk driving. This generally involves questioning the driver and asking them to participate in a field sobriety test. These tests evaluate an individual's reaction...
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How do aggravating factors impact criminal charges?
Facing criminal assault charges can be an overwhelming and stressful situation. It can become even more so if one is charged with "aggravated assault."We have all heard these terms on Kentucky news stories, but what factors cause criminal charges to become aggravated...
When can you appeal a criminal conviction?
Under Kentucky law, someone convicted of a crime usually has the right to appeal their case. However, there are a few critical factors that individuals must consider if they wish to pursue an appeal. Filing an appeal involves several complicated details and steps. One...
What could a DUI conviction cost you?
Not all of the consequences of a DUI are legal. Facing criminal penalties can seem like the most serious and dangerous issue to deal with after being charged with a DUI.However, it is critical that Kentuckians also understand just how much a DUI can cost them and...
A closer look at your Miranda rights
Coined the "Miranda rights" from the 1966 Supreme Court Case, nearly everyone has heard the rights that the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides them.However, hearing these rights and understanding them are two entirely different things. These rights are...
Louisville backs off marijuana charges, will the rest of Kentucky?
The movement to legalize marijuana is gaining traction across the country. Many states are still hesitant to join that movement. However, several states are taking steps to decriminalize the substance. The city of Louisville began a similar effort last month....
Understanding Kentucky’s driver point system
You may not think of traffic offenses as serious charges. Overall, a single traffic ticket will not have a large impact on your life.However, traffic offenses can have significant penalties when they build up on someone's driving record. Here is a quick overview of...
Several DUI charges in question due to nationwide recall
The fact that thousands of drunk driving cases will be reviewed again in Texas might not concern many people here in Kentucky. However, the case in Texas could very soon impact DUI cases across the country. What's happening in Texas?Harris County in Texas will review...
The Fourth Amendment and your cellphone: What are your rights?
People depend on their cellphones now more than ever. Cellphones help us keep in contact with loved ones and direct us where we need to go. We store nearly our entire lives on cellular devices, from personal conversations in text messages to memorable photos.With how...
What can you do if you are falsely accused of a crime?
Roughly 10,000 people are wrongfully convicted of crimes each year in the United States. This issue is a divisive topic that criminal justice reformers across the nation are trying to fix.However, many of these situations start with a false accusation. The reasons for...
