In the United States, drug-related criminal charges come with some of the highest penalties that can be handed down for a conviction. The state of Kentucky is no exception to that rule, especially if you’re facing a felony drug charge. Any felony conviction can bring serious and lifelong consequences, but felony drug convictions are particularly
Does An Undercover Police Officer Have To Tell The Truth?
We’ve all seen that scene that pops up every so often in the TV crime dramas or those action-packed cop buddy movies. The detective is undercover, following leads, trying to get clues from anyone he can that will help him locate the criminal he’s after. Eventually, our hero runs into someone who suspects that he’s
Local College Student Probated After Charged With Trafficking 4 Pounds Marijuana, 52 grams Cocaine, and $98,519.00 Seized
After a domestic disturbance call, police arrived at our client’s house. Upon arriving to the house, police observed a broken window and a strong odor of marijuana. Our client met law enforcement at the front door and told the officer that the disturbance involved his roommate and his roommate’s girlfriend, both had left the scene. In an
Misdemeanor Hit and Run in Kentucky
A hit and run accident involves a situation where a driver hits another vehicle, an object, or even a person, and then leaves the scene. In a hit and run, the driver does not contact law enforcement and does not give aid to anyone who is injured. Leaving the scene of an accident is a
The Case For Decriminalizing Marijuana In Kentucky
As it currently stands, 23 states have decriminalized marijuana in some form. The Commonwealth of Kentucky has lagged behind in reforming criminal justice policies and many feel the time has come for change. With a bill proposing the legalization of medical marijuana recently addressed by the House, Baldani Law feels that it’s more appropriate now