Criminal Defense

You may expect a traffic stop to end with a ticket and a fine. In some situations, it will. But certain violations can lead to criminal charges instead of a routine citation. When that happens, the case does not stay in traffic court. It can involve arrest, possible...

Criminal charges can carry very different consequences depending on how a state classifies the offense. In Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia, crimes are divided into misdemeanors and felonies, but each state defines penalty levels in its own way. Those differences can...

Imagine this: You're at a job interview, and all is going well until the interviewer asks about your criminal record. Your heart sinks as you tell them about your past gun-related conviction. Even with your skills, you know your chances are low. This is a familiar...

Being arrested is an experience that will stick with you emotionally, and could negatively impact you personally and professionally. It is important to protect yourself and your rights, making a timely criminal defense essential. Allegations of drug possession are...

Even a first-time drunk driving or drugged driving charge is a serious matter for anyone living in or passing through Russell and the surrounding Kentucky and West Virginia communities. However, when the person accused drives professionally or as part of their job,...

When the prosecution levies criminal charges against you, they’re directly threatening your freedom and your quality of life. A conviction can land you behind bars, and even those that don’t result in incarceration can lead to lost employment, difficulty securing a...

Kentucky has multiple different degrees of assault charges. Depending on what happened in the interaction and the impact on the other person involved, you may face misdemeanor or felony charges because of a physical altercation. An assault conviction could mean fines...

You were arrested for burglary. Quite naturally, you’re worried about the fallout.  If you’re convicted, the consequences are considerable. Even before that might happen, however, you may feel the effects of your arrest. Your friends and employer might back away from...

One of the fundamental rights protected in the United States is the right to bear arms. This is laid out in the Second Amendment, and the majority of Americans have a right to purchase and own firearms.  However, this process is strictly controlled, and there are laws...

“Police! Open up!” Those are the words that often are followed by people jumping out of windows, flushing evidence and running out the backdoor. To enter the residence, often a search warrant is required. Exceptions include the police being sure a crime is in progress...