Protecting Your Rights And Your Future
Being sentenced to a jail term can be horrifying. However, it is possible to avoid spending time in prison with a suspended sentence or probation. As the name suggests, a suspended sentence means that you will not do time behind bars. However, not everyone is eligible...
If you have ever watched television shows or movies where the characters are in court, you may have heard them say, “I plead the Fifth.” While you may understand this means they aren’t going to answer and that it is legal to do, do you really know what this means or...
Many people think of money laundering as an elaborate enterprise involving assorted organizations – sometimes seemingly legitimate ones – and professional criminals. They assume that anyone involved in money laundering knows what they’re doing and is aware that...
Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security. A defining feature of cryptocurrencies is that they are not issued by any central authority, making them resistant to government interference or manipulation. Cryptocurrencies are...
Statutory rape charges can be life-altering and could lead to sex offender registry if convicted. Statutory rape in Kentucky is usually charged as either Rape in the Third Degree or Rape in the Second Degree, depending on the age of the defendant and the age of the accuser. Fortunately, there are ways to defend yourself. We take a look at…
Clemency is when the state forgives or reduces a criminal conviction. Clemency is an executive power, meaning it can only be exercised by the governor. Section 77 of the Kentucky Constitution states that the governor shall have the power to commute sentences and grant pardons. In order to obtain clemency, you need to apply to the governor’s office. The office…
When the police investigate or arrest you for a crime, you could face consequences that will follow you for the rest of your life. The stigma of a criminal arrest and conviction can stop employers from hiring you and keep landlords from renting to you. If you want to avoid these consequences, you’ll need to defend against your charges. This…
Many of the DUI offenses in Kentucky are charged as misdemeanors. However, a DUI can be charged as a felony depending on your previous criminal history and aggravating circumstances. It is strongly recommended that you seek legal counsel after being charged with drunk driving, especially if you’re facing a felony DUI charge. What are the DUI Charges in Kentucky? DUI…
Criminal trespass is the crime of entering or remaining on a property without permission to do so. There is a distinct difference between criminal trespass and theft crimes. With criminal trespass, you may not have entered or remained on a property with the intent of committing a crime. You can walk onto someone’s property, climb over a fence, or enter…
When a person is convicted of a crime, their punishment may include a prison sentence. The sentence imposed by the court is the maximum length of time the person must serve in prison. However, if the person is eligible for parole, the person may be released from prison before the sentence is complete. The length a person must spend in…