In Kentucky, a domestic violence conviction can have lasting effects on a person's life. It can limit job opportunities, restrict housing options and even affect other basic rights. Fortunately, Kentucky law provides a way to remove certain convictions from a...
Understanding the criminal act of burglary
When facing criminal charges, you know that many aspects of your future are at stake. Depending on the nature of the allegations you are facing, penalties may include time behind bars, expensive fines and more. It is critical that you know how to protect yourself by...
Is it possible to remove a mark from your criminal record?
You may find that just one conviction or arrest on your record can have a negative impact on multiple areas of your life. You may have to undergo a background check for everything from a housing application to finding a new job, and your criminal record could keep you...
Do you understand your 5th Amendment rights?
While no one wants to ever find himself or herself facing a criminal investigation or an arrest, it is beneficial to know what to expect from Kentucky law enforcement and what your rights are in that situation. One of the most important rights you have as a defendant...
Seeking a clean slate through expungement
If you have a mark on your criminal record, you know how this can affect your life in many ways. A conviction can impact your ability to find employment and housing, and it can even affect a child custody case and more. After a conviction, you may assume there is not...
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....
What are the limitations on a Kentucky expungement?
From a serious conviction to a simple arrest, an array of details remain on your criminal record without the help of expungement. These records have the potential to hurt your chances at finding work and they can be detrimental to future educational opportunities. If...