In the Commonwealth of Kentucky there are four courts that hear criminal trial matters: State District Court, State Circuit Court, State Juvenile Court, and Federal District Court. Which court the case will be in depends upon the type of case, and potentially, how far along the case is. This artcle focuses on defending adult criminal
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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
Will A DUI Show Up On A Criminal Background Check?
When looking for a job these days, it’s common to either be asked about your background or be informed that your potential employer may run a background check on you if you’re to be considered for the job. There are various state and federal regulations in place that are supposed to prevent any sort of
First Amendment Right Violations
The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America is what guarantees us all, as US citizens, some of our most well-known and most cherished freedoms. As the first of the ten constitutional amendments known as the Bill of Rights, the First Amendment provides for freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom
How to Convince a Prosecutor to Drop Charges
If you have been charged with a Kentucky criminal offense — or more than one crime — you may be feeling a variety of emotions. You might be panicking, worrying about your future or if you will spend time in jail. You may be stressed about how this will impact your family, or you might