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Probably the most difficult case to defend is when the defendant gives a confession or admission of guilt. That said, there are many cases where an admission does not mean the person is guilty. I recently defended a case where 3 police officers alleged that my client...
If you are charged with a crime the court will generally set a bail bond, which is a dollar figure you will be required to post in order to be released from jail pending trial or resolution of your case. In many smaller cases the court will release a person on their...
Being a divorce attorney in Northern Kentucky for 25 years I am often asked about what is unique and what to expect in a divorce. One rather unique aspect of divorce/dissolution in Northern Kentucky is the relatively small legal community which serves the area. With...
Possession of marijuana is still illegal in Kentucky, even though many other states have legalized possession and authorized it as having medicinal value. Possession of under 8 ounces is a misdemeanor and over that amount may bring felony charges. Also, possession of...
Kentucky statutes do not provide fault as a basis to award or modify spousal maintenance, commonly referred to as spousal support, in Kentucky. That said, appeals decisions do allow for use of fault to be considered by the trial courts. Statutory Concerns: An affair...
Your criminal record may be holding you back. Expungement may be the answer to restart your life! Many people do not know how easy it is for a potential employer to look into your criminal background. This may include traffic offenses, misdemeanors, domestic violence...
As a criminal defense attorney for 25 years, I am often asked what help an attorney can provide when a person is charged with PCS, or possession of a controlled substance. The simple answer is: A LOT! First, an attorney can help guide you through the process. Judges...
As a family law attorney for 25 years, I am often asked what is the difference between a divorce and dissolution. In Kentucky, there is no difference as all cases proceed as dissolution and Kentucky is a “no-fault” divorce state. Essentially, the historical difference...
Most people think of a cheap divorce as one that is quick, relatively painless and does not involve a great deal of legal work. Most often they are looking for an inexpensive attorney to do the work. The legal work is largely dependent on the number of issues which...
There are a few new changes to gun law in Kentucky, notably is that it is no longer required to have a CCW permit to carry a concealed handgun. Kentucky has also enacted a stand-your-ground law which provides additional defense if you use a firearm to defend yourself...