Criminal Defense

Despite parents’ efforts to keep their children on a straight path, various influences may push a child astray into juvenile delinquency. However, the National Institute of Justice finds that problem-focused therapies do more to reform minors than incarceration-based punishments. Parents should look out for the following areas that can negatively influence a child toward involvement in crime. […]

We’ve all made bad decisions. Perhaps you got in with a bad crowd after graduating high school, or had a lapse in judgment and drove under the influence. You might be a responsible citizen now, but having a criminal record can hold you back from completely moving on from your past and obtaining gainful employment, […]

Driving around the streets of Kentucky may prove difficult at times, especially during peak traffic times. When you get an opening to get around the gridlock, the police may thwart your progress. One of the vaguest charges you may face is one for reckless driving. Part of the confusion is it does not have a […]

Mothers and fathers in Northern Kentucky and elsewhere across the state routinely have a lot on their minds. Parenting is complex and an all-in business. Raising a child and nurturing him or her en route to full-fledged adulthood is far from a casual endeavor. It’s important for parents to keep in mind that maturity takes […]

One of the most common questions encountered by Criminal Law Attorneys is, “Should I talk to law enforcement?”  The question arises in multiple fact scenarios from being pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence to being contacted regarding witnessing an event.  The most common answer to this question in many situations is simply, […]

One of the most common questions asked of criminal defense attorneys is ‘what should I do if I am pulled over?’ If an officer turns on his emergency lights behind you, safely pull over to the side of the road and place your hands on the steering wheel. Wait for the officer to approach your […]

An upcoming Supreme Court case could have a lasting impact on the rights of people in Kentucky. The case, Torres v. Madrid, deals with the issue of when a person is considered to be seized under the Fourth Amendment when he or she is fleeing from the police. Background of the case Police officers in […]

One of the most common questions asked of criminal defense attorneys is ‘what should I do if I am pulled over?’ If an officer turns on his emergency lights behind you, safely pull over to the side of the road and place your hands on the steering wheel. Wait for the officer to approach your […]

One of the most common questions asked of criminal defense attorneys is “what should I do if I am pulled over?” If an officer turns on his or her emergency lights behind you, safely pull over to the side of the road and place your hands on the steering wheel. Wait for the officer to […]