When you are driving home and see the flashing flights of a law enforcement vehicle in your rearview mirror, you may not know what to expect. A traffic stop can be overwhelming, especially if the reason for the stop is the suspicion of intoxicated driving. If Kentucky...
Ignition interlock device after a DUI conviction in Kentucky
Driving while under the influence of alcohol can bring many potential complications for a Kentucky driver. If convicted, you could face penalties that may include license suspension, alcohol treatment programs and more. It is also possible, depending on the details of...
Can Breathalyzer devices malfunction?
Breathalyzers are devices used by Kentucky law enforcement to determine whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol. They can measure the amount of alcohol in a driver’s system after the driver breathes into it. If the blood alcohol content is over a certain...
Fighting your drunk driving charge the right way
When facing criminal charges that involve intoxicated driving, there is a lot at stake for you. It is possible you could face penalties that may include time behind bars, expensive fines and more. While your situation is serious, it is in your best interests to know...
Kentucky football assistant coach charged with DUI
An assistant coach for the University of Kentucky football team is facing a serious charge that could jeopardize his career, according to local sources. The 37-year-old wide receivers coach was arrested in northern Kentucky in the early morning of May 8. He faces a...
Assessing a driver’s abilities through field sobriety tests
When law enforcement officers suspect someone is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they may initiate a traffic stop. After stopping the driver, they may come to the window, speak to the person behind the wheel and determine if it is necessary to ask the...
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...
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...
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...

