When you go to court — or when you start pre-trial negotiations, more precisely — it would be ideal to know what the other side is thinking. That is rarely possible, but you might have the opportunity to predict their strategies and get the best possible outcome.  The...

If you have been in a car accident in Kentucky, understanding state and local law will help you properly respond in the moment. You have certain rights and responsibilities, and there are things you can do help your insurance claim or possible litigation later. ...

When people participate in drug crime in Kentucky, the outcome of their arrest and record may influence many aspects of their life. For example, they may struggle to secure employment or explain their situation in a job interview. They may lack the reputation to...

The legalization of marijuana for both medicinal and recreational purposes is spreading across the country. There are now a number of states that allow the drug for recreational purposes and many more that have legalized medical marijuana. At the federal level, the...

You may apply to expunge or remove a felony conviction from Kentucky's legal database. If successful, a prior offense will not appear on your record during a background check. Not all convictions qualify for deletion. You may, however, apply to erase certain Class D...

Criminal Record Impacts A criminal record can negatively impact your life in a number of not-so-obvious ways. Though most people assume that a jail sentence is the worst outcome of a criminal conviction, the truth is that the repercussions can continue long after you...

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...

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,...

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...

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...