“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...
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Impaired driving is still illegal, even under .08%
The standard for impaired driving is often described as .08%. This is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit. If you take a test, either a breath test or a blood test, and it comes back at more than .08%, the court is allowed to use the presumption of impairment....
What you need to know if you’re facing drug possession charges in Kentucky
Law enforcement agencies invest significant workforce and financial resources in investigating and arresting suspected drug offenders. What you may not realize, though, is how there are six different state drug charges that prosecutors can charge you with here in...
Criminal law: A look at Kentucky’s murder laws
All American states treat violent crimes resulting in death quite seriously. Kentucky is no exception and has several criminal laws in place governing the state’s response to an unlawful loss of life. As you might expect, a conviction on any charges related to the...
Buzzed driving and drunk driving are the same
Drunk driving has always been a problem in the United States, and it is also one in Kentucky. Drinking is a way of life in much of the state, especially with so many breweries, wineries and other places to get alcohol. With the Bourbon Trail, there is also the ability...
Can you get a DUI in West Virginia for sleeping it off in your car?
It’s late, and you had a few more drinks than you should have. Your friends have all left, and you’re smart enough to know that you shouldn’t ever get behind the wheel while intoxicated. You decide to sleep off the liquor in your car and drive home when you wake up....
Will I lose my Second Amendment rights upon a domestic violence conviction?
The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants you the right to own a firearm. However, this right is something the government can restrict or take away if you have a criminal conviction. According to the Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence, federal...