Criminal Law

Can You Be Prosecuted for Causing Someone’s Suicide in Kentucky?

In the state of Kentucky, taking someone’s life, whether intentionally or not, is a heinous crime that is punished severely by the law. The same goes for assisting someone in ending their life, also known as assisted suicide.  Additionally, it is a crime to cause someone, through force or duress, to commit suicide. If you’ve… read more

Miranda Rights: What Happens If the Police Don’t Read You Your Rights? 

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