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I am often asked, What is the cost of a DUI? The answer is not simple. According to national surveys, the cost of a DUI typically exceed $10,000. The question remains as to what does that cost involve. A defendant should expect to pay $2,500-$5,000 for an experienced...
Most all attorneys have both a client base as well as a specialty area of practice. When a client comes to you and needs help, it is important to figure out how to best assist. With 25 years experience and nod of respect from SuperLawyers, a large part of my practice...
Every year there are more DUI charges on the Wednesday before and the Friday following Thanksgiving than any other day of the year. Hiring a good DUI attorney is the most important thing you can do following an arrest. Many people believe that New Years Eve would be...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you have been arrested for DUI in Kentucky, there are a number of steps. First, you will appear in court soon after the arrest. If you are in custody, you will appear on the next business day. On a first offense, you will typically be granted an OR (own...
A Kiddie DUI, or DUI for a person under the age of 21 years, can be charged if the driver is under the age of 21 and has a blood alcohol level over .02. The legal limit for a person over the age of 21 is .08. A person can be convicted of DUI, or driving under the...
FIrst Steps if Charged with DUI If you are charged with a DUI (or OVI), you are facing serious legal consequences. You should take immediate steps to hire an attorney who regularly practices in the county of your arrest. For consultation in Northern Kentucky,...