No matter the circumstances, getting pulled over by the police is a stressful and frightening experience. There is no doubt that a traffic stop is overwhelming. And many people do not know what to do. Here are some critical tips to follow during a traffic stop....
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A new possible penalty for first-time DUIs
The tragedy of the Carrollton bus crash of 1998 led Kentucky to increase the consequences for drunk driving significantly. However, Kentucky still ranks as one of the states with the highest rates of DUIs in the country.It seems that government officials took action...
DUI charges jump in Franklin area
Worried if you or a loved one might be in danger of being pulled over for DUI? According to recent statistics, that worry is warranted. According to the administrative office of Kentucky District Courts, the number of people charged with DUI has jumped 34 percent from...
What to do if a loved one is caught with marijuana
The phone rings in the dead of night. You dread this call. Is it about a death in the family? An accident? Someone calling from the hospital?It’s almost a relief when you hear the voice on the other end: “Mom, I’ve been arrested for possession of a...
Field drug tests often unreliable
Recent incidents in New Jersey and Florida have shown that field drug tests used by police to determine if a substance might be illegal are often unreliable, making the millions of Americans charged each year with illegal drug possession prime candidates for criminal...
Ham incident illustrates need for domestic violence laws
A recent news item about a Kentucky man who, in a fit of pique, threw the family’s Christmas ham at a woman in the house may seem like the Scroogiest of stories but actually illustrates the harmful nature of domestic violence.Laurel County sheriff’s...
Fighting back against Kentucky DWI/DUI charges
Imagine you were on your way home from a party and you got pulled over. The officer smelled alcohol on your breath, so he administered several field sobriety tests and a breathalyzer. Following that, you were placed under arrest for suspicion of driving while...
What happens after DUI conviction in Kentucky?
Picture this: you are driving home from drinks with a friend, and suddenly you see the police behind you, pulling you over for suspicion of driving under the influence. The police find that you are intoxicated beyond the legal limit and you are arrested. Now you are...
