One of life’s most heart-stopping moments is the sight of the flashing lights of a law-enforcement vehicle in the rear-view mirror. The moment can become especially fraught if the driver has just consumed one or more alcoholic beverages. The law enforcement officer...
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Does Lily’s Law make fatal DUI accidents like other homicides?
Previously under Kentucky law, if you accidentally killed someone with your car while drunk, you faced a lesser penalty than just about any other similar killing. However, now, that is no longer the case since the signing of Lily’s Law. What is Lily’s Law? Lily’s Law...
How long after drinking is it safe for me to drive?
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...
DUI penalties and potential defenses
If a person is accused of driving under the influence in Kentucky, it can leave them unsure of what to do next. DUI is a criminal offense that can result in penalties, such as fines, jail time and loss of driving privileges. However, there are potential defenses to...
Are Dui Field Sobriety Tests Reliable?
Police who patrol the streets and highways in and around Ashland are trained to gather evidence of DUI during a traffic stop. A big part of this process is to have the motorist perform field sobriety tests, which have been standard police procedure for decades. But do...
What’s a motion to suppress evidence in a DUI case?
If you are facing charges of driving under the influence, the evidence presented against you plays a big part in the final verdict rendered by the court. But, what if there are legal issues with the prosecution’s evidence? Is there anything you can do about it?...