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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,...
Being accused of a criminal offense like battery or domestic violence can cause extensive damage to your life. The allegations themselves can harm your reputation, but a conviction can lead to jail time and a criminal record that negatively affects your ability to...
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...
If you are drinking at a party, festival or bar this summer, and are considering driving home afterwards you might wonder if it is safe to do so. After all, causing a car crash after consuming alcohol is always a possibility even if your blood-alcohol concentration...
Being caught up in a domestic violence situation is a grave matter that Kentucky courts take very seriously. Unfortunately, one of the challenges people who are accused of domestic violence face is the court of public opinion often declare them guilty long before...
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...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are one of the most common criminal infractions in Kentucky. Police officers arrest people all the time for intoxicated driving, but sometimes they make mistakes. Officers may confuse innocent behaviors as a sign of...
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...
It is possible that many of us will be subjected to a traffic stop at some point in our lives. Understandably, traffic stops can put people on edge and make them feel like they are under suspicion of something more -- and they might be. The officer may suspect they’re...