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...
Can you get an ignition interlock device after a first 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 facility...
What are the penalties for an underage DUI?
If you get a DUI in Kentucky when you are under the age of 21, you will face harsh penalties because you are not only breaking DUI laws but also consumption laws. It is important that you understand what could potentially happen to you before you go to court for the...
Can breathalyzer tests be inaccurate?
When pulled over by the police, you are not alone if you feel anxious or panicked. This is common when faced with the police. This feeling may intensify if you are dealing with an officer who suspects you of driving under the influence of alcohol. After a cop pulls...
Four ways to stop friends from driving drunk
Driving drunk is one of the most avoidable offenses that someone can commit. But it has still been a consistent problem in this country. In fact, about one-third of fatalities resulting from car crashes involve a drunk driver. This statistic alone shows how crucial it...
Top 5 myths about sobering up before you drive
Imagine: you’re at a party, throwing back a couple of drinks with your friends. You have a great time, but it starts getting late. You know that you aren’t sober, but you want to get back home and you don’t want to leave your car behind. You might start wondering how...
Can I refuse to take a breathalyzer test?
A breathalyzer is a common tool in the arsenal of a law enforcement officer. They routinely use the devices to gather evidence against someone they suspect of driving under the influence (DUI). If you’re pulled over, can you refuse to take a breathalyzer test?...
How will a DUI affect your career?
Whether you went out with a few co-workers for happy hour or got caught driving home after a night out, you are facing drunk driving charges. You were nervous at the time of arrest, and now, after sobering up, you are even more frightened by the repercussions. In...
