Police officers certainly may want to read your text messages or direct messages if they are conducting an investigation. Cellphones and apps are how many people communicate these days, and texting is sometimes more common than making phone calls. The contents of...
Law enforcement officers commonly use field sobriety tests to assess whether a driver may be impaired. In Kentucky, field sobriety tests are voluntary. This means you are generally able to decline them without facing automatic penalties. However, these tests are not...
For most drivers in Kentucky, the legal limit is 0.08%. Many drivers just assume that they have to stay under this limit to avoid a DUI charge. If they take a breath test and it is at or over the limit, then the court can presume that they are impaired. However, it is...
As the parent of a college student, you may certainly be concerned about your child being accused of criminal activity on campus. You know this could impact their education, their future and everything that you have carefully planned for them. To that end, it is...
Experiencing a first-time DUI arrest in Northern Kentucky can be overwhelming. Kentucky law strikes hard and moves fast from the moment police initiate a stop. Understanding these legal hurdles allows you to protect your future. 1. The arraignment stage The legal...
Your teenager is going to make mistakes; it’s an inevitable fact of growing up. Many times, it becomes a learning experience on the journey to adulthood. But when that mistake involves drinking and driving, the consequences can extend far past one night. The impact of...
Say you’re at a party and had a few drinks. It’s time to head home when a friend suggests drinking coffee or taking a cold shower to sober up quickly. These supposed remedies sound logical and people might swear by them. However, none of these methods actually reduce...
If you face a theft by unlawful taking charge in Kentucky, your situation often hinges on your intent and the value tied to the property at issue. That can feel unsettling when your position does not align with how the situation appears on paper. You may begin to...
If you already have a driving under the influence (DUI) charge on your record, your next offense could fundamentally alter the trajectory of your life. In fact, Kentucky takes repeat DUI charges seriously and the penalties escalate with every conviction. Thus,...
To help safeguard the public’s concerns and address substance abuse, Kentucky enforces strict penalties for drug-related offenses. Whether it be for possession or manufacturing, being convicted of drug charges in the state can have significant legal and life-altering...