As a criminal defense attorney, one of the most popular questions I get is, “What should I do if I get pulled over for a DUI?” My answer is simple – “Don’t drink and drive.” But sometimes, for some strange reason, people don’t listen to my advice. Or they call me after the DUI traffic
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You’ve been arrested… Now what?
Arrested in Kentucky? The following might be helpful to know! You will be taken to the jail in either a paddy wagon or a patrol vehicle. Remember, remain silent while riding in the vehicle with officers because your statements could and will be used against you later. While different jails have different procedures, here’s what
How Long Will a DUI Stay on My Criminal Record in Kentucky?
A DUI conviction will stay on your record in Kentucky until it is order expunged by the court. Even a dismissed DUI case or arrest will stay on your record indefinitely. That is why it is important to expunge any DUI record as soon as it is eligible. DUIs can prevent you from getting jobs
Bevin urges lawmakers to allow some felonies to be expunged
Reprinted from Kentucky.com: http://www.kentucky.com/news/local/article53335615.html BY ADAM BEAM, Associated Press Rebecca Collett was addicted to drugs and spent nearly two years in prison, but after she got clean, she says she could not find a job, a place to live or even get accepted into college. Her felony conviction scared away opportunities because of the legal liabilities
Defending the Haddens: Why This is Important to All Americans
In May of 2008, William Jerry Hadden and his son Jamey Hadden — owners of two Cardinal Valley apartment complexes — were charged with harboring 60 illegal immigrants in KY and “encouraging” them to stay in the United States. The federal government was using the harboring law in such a way as to twist its