There are two Family Court divisions of the Kenton County Circuit Court. There is no election until 2022 for Division 2 which is held by Christopher Mehling.
Who Are Kenton Family Court Candidates?
What to do if Arrested at CVG Airport
If you have been charged or arrested at CVG Airport, you will likely have your case heard in Boone County, Kentucky. Most charges from CVG are handled in the Kentucky state/county courts.
What Is Felony Fleeing?
In Kentucky, fleeing from an officer is a crime and may be a felony or misdemeanor. The crime becomes a felony charge if, pursuant to KRS 520.095:
Marijuana + Gun = Felony in KY
Many Kentucky criminal defendants who believe that they are only committing a minor misdemeanor when they possess marijuana may also be prosecuted for a felony charge if they carry or possess a weapon.
New KY Custody Laws Enacted
Custody Statute in Kentucky has been modified by law. Effective 4/26/2018, Kentucky legislature has made the following change to the purpose of custody law in KY under KRS 403.110 to include:
When Does Fleeing Become a Felony?
Fleeing and Eluding may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony under Kentucky law. KRS 520.095 defines the necessary requirements for felony fleeing.
Guns + Weed = Felony
Most people do not realize that possession of a firearm while possessing marijuana is a felony offense in Kentucky. Even persons lawfully carrying a firearm, or who possess a CCW, are not permitted to possess the firearm while they are in possession of marijuana.
Possession of Marijuana In Kentucky
If you have been charged with possession of marijuana in Kentucky, you should hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. Last week I was in court and saw the OG Afroman (Joseph Foreman) appearing in Boone District court. Evidently bring the spokesperson for a marijuana dispensary does not preclude prosecution.
Clean Up Your Criminal Record
If you have a criminal record then you know it may be difficult to find a job or employment with those on your background check. If you had troubles in Kentucky, you may be eligible for expungment in order to clean that record.
Siri - Find Me DUI Lawyer
As a DUI defense lawyer for over 20 years, I find the practice being much the same but how clients find lawyers has changed. While most of my clients are referrals, the yellow pages are a relic of the past. The internet is often used, but I recently learned that nearly half of internet searches begin with a spoken question to Siri, Alexa or Google.
