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What happens if you’ve been pulled over by the police?

On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Feb 16, 2021 | Traffic offenses

Most people will probably experience a traffic stop at some point in their lifetime. One moment you are driving down the road, and the next you may see flashing lights in your rearview mirror. You know you are supposed to pull over, but do you know what will happen...

What can you expect from law enforcement during a traffic stop?

On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Dec 11, 2020 | Traffic offenses

It can be frightening to see flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror. When law enforcement stops you, they must have a valid reason to do so, such as seeing you have a taillight out or noticing erratic driving. Once you pull over, it is important to conduct...

What are your options after a Louisville traffic ticket?

On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Jun 17, 2020 | Traffic offenses

Most traffic tickets arise from thoughtlessness rather than willful recklessness. You may lose your focus on the road while thinking about job stress or moderating arguments between your kids as you drive them to school. A momentary lapse such as this may result in a...

When can law enforcement search your car during a traffic stop?

On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | May 5, 2020 | Traffic offenses

If you get pulled over for a routine traffic stop or minor infraction in Kentucky, you may feel like you understand what the procedure will be, but what if law enforcement asks to search your vehicle? What are your rights in a situation like this? While law...

What should you know about Kentucky’s point system?

On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Mar 12, 2020 | Traffic offenses

As a Kentucky driver, you likely know that every time you receive a traffic conviction, points become added to your driver’s license. But do you know how Kentucky’s point system actually works?  The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety explains that points stay on your...

Pulled over in Kentucky? Know your options so you don’t panic

On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Jan 23, 2020 | Traffic offenses

When you’re running late to work or picking your kids up from school, it’s easy to get distracted by the time-crunch and forget to obey the rules of the road. Suddenly, you’re pulled over by a police officer for speeding or reckless driving, and you have much more to...

8 Actions to avoid after getting pulled over

On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Jan 16, 2020 | Traffic offenses

Whether your driving to or from work, school, the bar or the gym, anytime you see a cop car pull behind us, we get nervous. We may not have even done anything wrong. In some cases, the police officer is just pulling onto the street. In other cases, those blue and red...

What you need to know about fighting a traffic ticket in Kentucky

On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Jan 15, 2020 | Traffic offenses

When you are pulled over by a police officer, they can use their best judgement as to whether you violated a traffic law. But what happens when you don’t agree with the officer’s decision to give you a ticket? Many people don’t realize that you have the legal right to...

How the Kentucky point system works for drivers

On behalf of Michael T. Burns, PLLC | Oct 14, 2019 | Traffic offenses

Most drivers are aware that the state uses a point system for traffic violations. The idea is to encourage good driving habits while identifying negligent drivers who pose a risk to themselves and others. The state compiles the number of points over 5 years, but...

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