On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Mar 16, 2020 | Firm News
Controlled substances are drugs and other chemicals that present a high risk of physical dependence or addiction. Often, though not always, they also have accepted medical uses. The government regulates who can possess and use controlled substances, under what...
On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Feb 15, 2020 | Firm News
Prisons have become a big for-profit business in America. The estimates of how many Americans have a criminal record would make it appear that a significant portion of the population lives criminal lives. The truth is that some people made bad decisions decades ago,...
On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Feb 15, 2020 | Firm News
While many states already have medical marijuana laws on their books, Kentucky has yet to get one into place. However, it looks encouraging that 2020 could be the year to see that change. A bill moving through legislation currently is moving rather quickly and...
On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Feb 15, 2020 | Firm News
Expunging your criminal record allows you to seal your records so that only the courts, government and law enforcement may access them. If someone else does a criminal background check on you, the records would not show up. In addition, you may also be able to regain...
On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Feb 12, 2020 | Firm News
Nobody wants to think about being in an automobile accident, but given how often Kentuckians get behind the wheel, it is an inevitability for most of us. If you have gotten into an accident, it is important to understand how Insurance works in the state of Kentucky....
On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Jan 24, 2020 | Firm News
Receiving a conviction for a criminal offense can have a lasting impact on your life. You may already be thinking about how you can remove this crime from your record. Luckily, Kentucky allows for most offenses to be expunged from your record. However, Kentucky does...
On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Dec 27, 2019 | Firm News
Drinking and driving can leave a lasting impact on you, your family and anyone else involved in the accident. Because of the severe ramifications that could occur, some states are becoming stricter to deter drunk driving hopefully. Kentucky has enacted new laws and...
| Sep 4, 2019 | Firm News
Just about everyone has found themselves in a situation where they know they shouldn’t drive. Maybe you went out seeing some friends one evening. You planned on having one drink socially, but one thing led to another and in no time, you realize you’re over the limit....
On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Aug 11, 2019 | Firm News
Maybe you’re at an outdoor festival, or driving your car, or even in bed sound asleep. When you realize the police are arresting you, it’s usually confusing and surreal. And for what comes next, you may have to get used to confusing and surreal. Despite a major...
| Jun 5, 2019 | Firm News
What would your first thoughts be after a DUI arrest? Would you worry over paying your fines or going to jail? These are justifiable concerns considering how expensive DUIs are and because it’s not uncommon for people to serve time in jail after a first offense. What...
