Lexington Legal Blog & Information
Refusing a Breath Test in Kentucky
February 26, 2015 | DUI Law, DUI Penalties
One of the most frightening moments many drivers experience is when they see a police officer’s lights in their rear view mirror. Getting pulled over is at best a hassle, but it can also be stressful and confusing. People are not sure how to deal with the officers and their requests. This only gets worse… read more
Hit-and-Run DUI Driver May Face Enhanced Penalties
February 6, 2015 | Driving Privileges, DUI Law, DUI Penalties
In September 2014, Lexington firefighter Jarrad McCargo backed his car into a pub and struck a pedestrian before driving off. Now McCargo may be facing serious consequences. He finds himself not only charged with DUI but also with leaving the scene of an accident, first-degree assault, and driving without insurance. Unbeknownst to the Lexington Fire… read more
Is My Breathalyzer Result Fair and Accurate?
February 5, 2015 | DUI Law, DUI Penalties
Breath tests performed on a breathalyzer machine are a common sight in many Lexington DUI cases. The breathalyzer test is supposed to measure the ratio between the volume of that person’s breath an the alcohol contained in that breath sample and report a “breath alcohol concentration,” typically abbreviated as BrAC. In order to do this,… read more
The Sochi Olympics DUI Laws
February 7, 2014 | DUI Law
The Sochi Winter Olympics will begin on Friday, February 7. Preparations read like a Russian novel where delays, shortages, and uncertainty prevail. One event could be a race to see if Sochi can finish the Olympic complex before the February 23 closing ceremony. In addition to the costs and efforts to create an infrastructure for… read more