Louisville Kentucky Criminal And Personal Injury Law Blog
The basics of a lawful DUI arrest
Facing criminal charges pertaining to the alleged intoxicated operation of a vehicle is a serious offense. A conviction for this type of crime could significantly affect your future, impacting your job opportunities, educational opportunities and more. If you find...
18-year-old dead in Kentucky after motor vehicle accident
A family is in mourning after an alleged hit-and-run left an 18-year-old tragically dead. The Madison County, Kentucky, man was killed on Dec. 5, and police believe the accident may have involved another vehicle that left the scene. As with many motor vehicle...
Teen in Trigg County charged with DUI
A serious accident sent two teenagers to the hospital on the evening of Dec. 18, according to local sources. Kentucky State Police responded to the accident, which involved an SUV and a truck. A 16-year-old driver is facing DUI charges, though the driver has not been...
Kentucky teen faces DUI charge after accident
A teenager from Louisville is facing a drunk driving charge after apparently crashing into a Christmas display in Hodgenville, according to local sources. Kentucky police arrested the 18-year-old woman, who has been charged with DUI. No court date has been announced...
What can you expect from law enforcement during a traffic stop?
It can be frightening to see flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror. When law enforcement stops you, they must have a valid reason to do so, such as seeing you have a taillight out or noticing erratic driving. Once you pull over, it is important to conduct...
Kentucky man charged with DUI after police chase
A man from Stevinson was arrested in the early morning of Nov. 12 after leading police in Ceres on a high-speed chase, according to local news sources. The Kentucky man is facing a DUI charge in addition to several other charges related to the incident. It is not...
Kentucky man charged with DUI after ATV accident
A man is in custody in Grayson County after an ATV accident that reportedly led to his wife’s death. The Kentucky woman was identified after the accident, which happened in the early morning of Oct. 18. The 39-year-old man is facing a DUI charge as well as...
Understanding different types of drug crimes and their penalties
If convicted of any type of crime, it will negatively impact your life going forward. A conviction of any type of drug crime will result in a permanent mark on your record, and this will affect everything from job applications to educational opportunities. If you are...
Kentucky man faces DUI charge
Members of a high school marching band reportedly fled the practice field after a man believed to be intoxicated drove onto it. The 52-year-old Kentucky man faces a DUI charge after the bizarre incident. He is now set to be arraigned on Nov. 25 and, at last report,...
Expungements part of criminal justice reform in Kentucky
When people in prison are released, they may feel apprehensive about continuing their lives. They may have good reason for this discomfort, as those with criminal records often face discrimination, whether from society at large or when attempting to get a job....
