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
Criminal Defense
Consecutive vs. Concurrent Sentencing in Kentucky
In many Kentucky criminal cases, sentencing is a relatively straightforward process. A defendant is either convicted of or pleads guilty (or “no contest”) to a criminal offense, and he or she is sentenced by the court. There are numerous factors that a judge will take into consideration, such as a Pre-Sentence Investigative Report (“PSI”), letters
What is the Process for a Misdemeanor Case in Kentucky
If you are charged with an offense that carries less than one year of jail time, your case will proceed through the misdemeanor case process. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the County District Court in Kentucky. In Lexington, these cases are handled in Fayette District Court at 150 N. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40507. In other
Kentucky Knife Laws
In Kentucky, there are two types of knives: those that are considered deadly weapons, and those that are not. As a general rule, as long as a knife is not a deadly weapon, a person can carry it openly or wear it concealed on their body in Kentucky. But if it is deemed a deadly
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