by John Olash | Apr 26, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Negligence per se is codified under KRS 446.070. It provides that a person injured by the violation of any statute may recover from the offender such damages as he sustained by reason of the violation, although a penalty or forfeiture is imposed for such violation....
by John Olash | Apr 26, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Hollywood movies and television police shows often depict an arrested person in jail demanding to make his one phone call. A police officer informs the suspect “You have the right to one phone call”. This scene has been played over and over on television from Ironside...
by John Olash | Apr 26, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Strike Force Attorney for the USCCA and Firearms Legal Protection Association Can I legally own a gun? Can I legally carry a concealed firearm? Kentucky does not require citizens to obtain a gun permit for either ownership or possession. KY law does not require that...
by John Olash | Apr 26, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The Louisville Metro Police have significantly reduced routine law enforcement operations regarding minor crime. This is occurring at the same time I have noticed an increased police presence throughout Jefferson County since Mayor Fisher declared the citywide...
by John Olash | Oct 8, 2019 | Criminal Defense
KY law divides drugs known as controlled dangerous drugs into five schedules. The schedule of the drug is based on drugs potential for harm. Schedule I includes drugs which have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. Schedule II drugs have a high...
by John Olash | Jul 3, 2019 | Criminal Defense
You’ve likely seen a movie or television program with a police officer speaking the infamous line, “You have the right to remain silent…….” What is the purpose of the warning? Does it matter? Your Miranda rights are among the most important rights provided to all...