Criminal Defense

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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The age of consent can be a difficult subject to navigate, particularly in “Romeo and Juliet” relationships where a teenager gets involved with someone in their early 20’s. In 2018, Kentucky updated its age of consent law, drawing a bright line as to when teens can consent to sex — and how old is too

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For many people, listening in on a police scanner — the radio system used by local police to communicate — isn’t just entertainment. It is a way to stay informed about what is going on in their communities. In the United States, it is generally legal to own a police scanner. However, there are a

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