On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Sep 17, 2020 | DUI
A man who was arrested while driving a lawnmower in the street at 3 a.m. is now facing a drunk driving charge, according to local sources. The 54-year-old Kentucky man is facing charges after police say they stopped him in the early morning of Sept. 14. While this is...
On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Sep 4, 2020 | DUI
A Breathalyzer is an apparatus used by law enforcement to determine a driver’s blood alcohol content. If a driver’s BAC is over the legal limit of 0.08%, it could result in an arrest and drunk driving charges. Because of what is at stake when law enforcement uses...
On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Sep 3, 2020 | DUI
A man in Gibson County has been arrested following a single-vehicle accident that saw his car end up in a ditch. The 57-year-old Kentucky man is now facing a DUI charge after witnesses allegedly identified him. There is no word at this time whether he has retained...
On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Aug 14, 2020 | DUI
A 23-year-old man was arrested following a car crash that left some 100 residents of Lexington without power. Kentucky police apprehended the man, who is believed to have been drunk behind the wheel, around 1:30 the morning of Aug. 4. He is now charged with DUI,...
On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Jul 29, 2020 | DUI
If you have a son or daughter who is about to start college, you probably know how expensive higher education can be. In fact, the average yearly in-state tuition for a public school is roughly $25,000 per year. If your child wants to attend a private university, you...
On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Jul 3, 2020 | DUI
Many people in Kentucky who experience an arrest for an alleged driving under the influence crime may wonder if they will have to lose their ability to drive if they are convicted of the DUI charge. The revocation or suspension of a driver’s license may occur as...
On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Apr 27, 2020 | DUI
It is common knowledge that most people convicted of a DUI face jail time. You may also be subject to costly fines and penalties, as well as associated court costs if you are found guilty of the charges against you. In addition to these punishments, drivers in...
On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Mar 9, 2020 | DUI
After getting a DUI, you are expected to show up to a criminal proceeding. This is where you will officially be charged with your DUI punishment. Missing this court date could result in significant issues for you and your case. Some people do miss their court date...
On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Feb 26, 2020 | DUI
Kentucky prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol as well as illegal, prescription and over-the-counter medications that impair driving ability. You may receive jail time, fines, license suspension and mandatory substance abuse treatment. If you face a court...
On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Feb 19, 2020 | DUI
At this time, the penalty for your first DUI in Kentucky, if convicted, is a six-month suspension of your driver’s license. This can be very inconvenient because it can prevent you from getting to your job or impede your ability to get to an alcohol treatment...
