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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
