Criminal Defense

A license to practice is vital to a nurse in Kentucky. You don’t even have to be convicted of a crime to face potential reprimand, probation, suspension or revocation of your license. A minor DUI charge could lead to hours of classes and rehabilitation, or even losing your license. This is why if you are

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Cocaine has a long history in the United States. More than 100 years ago, it was used in sodas, in over-the-counter medications, and even in wines. It wasn’t until 1914 that cocaine became illegal in the United States. In addition to federal law, Kentucky law explicitly prohibits the possession and sale of cocaine. This drug

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Methamphetamine (or meth) is a stimulant drug that may be prescribed legally for conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. However, meth also has the potential to be abused, by smoking, swallowing, snorting or injecting the drug. Meth increases the amount of dopamine in the brain, which lights up the “reward” centers

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Kentucky takes the crime of driving under the influence seriously. Drinking and driving can have serious — and deadly — effects. In 2018 alone, 12% of all traffic fatalities in Kentucky were attributed to driving under the influence. One way that Kentucky combats driving under the influence is through strict open container laws. In Kentucky,

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In Kentucky, sentences in criminal cases are determined by a judge. If you are found guilty of a crime by a jury or if you plead guilty to a criminal offense, a judge will look at the facts of the case as well as your criminal history in determining a sentence. One element that can

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