Protecting Your Rights And Your Future
For the last several years safety organizations and news reports have ensured the driving public was well-aware of the dangers presented by cell phone use while behind the wheel. There are numerous laws centered on phone calls and most states have created restrictions...
In this blog, Oakley & Oakley discusses several things that cops do that are illegal. In the last few years, the increasing scrutiny of police conduct has raised public awareness about unlawful police practices. However, criminal defense lawyers have known about shady law enforcement practices much longer. One important advancement to police oversight, strangely enough, is cell phones. Everyone has…
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…
Wondering if it is legal for you to live in a camper in your backyard in Lexington? In Kentucky, this is a matter of local government law. Local governments pass zoning ordinances that detail how land may and may not be used. Zoning and land use ordinances have the force of law. In Lexington, it is unlawful to live in…
Kentucky has relatively loose gun laws. You can purchase and use firearms for hunting, self-defense, and target shooting, as long as none of the federal restrictions on firearm ownership apply to you. But if you use a gun to commit a crime or traffic guns used in crimes, you could face severe penalties. Kentucky has several criminal statutes that impose…
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…
Domestic violence charges are taken seriously in Kentucky. If the police are called to your home, there is a good chance that the alleged abuser may be arrested. The police may arrest the person if they have reasonable suspicion the person broke the law—even if a victim does not want to press charges. Domestic Violence Laws in Kentucky Kentucky Revised…
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…