December 12, 2022 | Criminal Law
If you watch any police procedural TV show, you’ve undoubtedly heard the phrase, “you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in court.” This phrase, along with the rest of the Miranda warning, is something that everyone in the United States has the right to hear… read more
November 16, 2022 | Kentucky Law
Being convicted of a felony in Kentucky has serious consequences. In addition to jail time and fines, a convicted felon cannot legally own a firearm except in a few circumstances. Possession of a firearm by a felony is a felony offense in Kentucky. A felon convicted of possessing a firearm without their firearm rights being… read more
October 8, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Have you been accused of a crime? If so, you might believe that the police officers treated you unfairly or violated your rights. You could be correct. Law enforcement officers violate suspects’ civil rights during investigations and arrests. Violating your rights could lead to one or more defenses in your criminal case. However, the police… read more
September 26, 2022 | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence charges are serious criminal offenses. You could jail time and fines for a conviction. Additionally, if the court orders a restraining order or protective order, the impact on your personal and professional life could be profound. The prosecutor already believes you are guilty. Therefore, talking to the prosecutor without a Lexington domestic violence… read more
August 23, 2022 | Kentucky Law
Our constitutional rights afford us certain liberties in the privacy of our homes. Generally, we have the right to be naked in our homes. However, some situations could possibly violate Kentucky’s indecent exposure laws, including answering the door naked. What Are Kentucky’s Indecent Exposure Laws? Kentucky has two indecent exposure laws that could result in… read more
July 27, 2022 | Criminal Defense
On TV, it seems that all criminal charges lead to full-blown trials. In real life, however, the process often works quite differently. Criminal law is incredibly complicated, and there are many ways you could obtain a dismissal of criminal charges against you. Enter into a Diversion Program Diversion programs are designed to keep people out… read more
July 8, 2022 | Drug Crimes
If you have been charged with possession of a controlled substance, it is critical that you understand what this means and the potential penalties you may face. Your criminal defense lawyer can review the charges against you, explain what you are accused of, and discuss your legal rights. What Is a Controlled Substance in Kentucky?… read more
June 28, 2022 | Court Procedure
Saying that a case has been “disposed” means that it has been closed. A case can be disposed for many reasons. In some cases, the case can never be reopened. In other cases, the case can be reopened under certain circumstances, such as the discovery of new evidence. Following is a list of the most… read more
June 15, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Attorney-client privilege binds your attorney not to testify about any oral or written communication between you and them. It also prevents any third party from forcing either you or your attorney to testify about such communications (by questioning you or your attorney under oath, for example). Strictly speaking, the attorney-client privilege is a rule of… read more
June 1, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Exigent circumstances are exceptions to the requirement under the Fourth Amendment for law enforcement officers to obtain a warrant for searches and seizures. The United States Supreme Court defined situations that qualify as exigent circumstances. The circumstances allow law enforcement to act quickly to respond to emergencies. However, exigent circumstances can be used as an… read more
