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Kentucky law allows enhancement of a DUI charge if there are one one of 6 aggravators. If a person pleads or is found guilty of a DUI, their sentence is enhanced (made worse) if any of these aggravators exist. On a first offense, an aggravating circumstance mandates 4...
Having practiced criminal defense for 25 years, I am often asked about high profile cases. While they are often treated differently than more average cases, the general public can learn a lot from these types of cases. The current federal case of the United States v....
Our Family Wizard, coParenter, AppClose and talkingParents are all personal cell phone apps today assist divorced parents in communications. The apps cam also track and monitor communication, exchanged of shared expenses, child and shared calendars and even resolution...
I recently tried a case in felony court where 3 police officers had testified that the defendant made an admission to the charges. They defendant was charged with 2 counts of burglary and one count of felony tampering with evidence. Despite the fact that the defendant...
I recently had a client that was cited for DUI after blowing a .206 breathalyzer. The charges were ultimately dismissed. How? Often the full story is not told until an attorney obtains discovery and then further investigates and uncovers all of the evidence. This may...
As a criminal defense attorney for over 20 years I am often asked about whether a client should take a plea deal or go to trial. To get the best plea deal the 1st rule of business is to organize your best legal defense. The most important factor in evaluating whether...
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...