Kentucky Drug Laws Summary

by | 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...

Miranda Warnings

by | 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...

How To Get Out of Jail: Kentucky

by | Jul 3, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Once arrested the police will take you to jail. After entry into the jail you will be booked. Booked means fingerprinting, photo (mugshot), and medical inquiry. This process can take as little as twenty minutes or it can take hours. It depends on how busy the jail is....

CAN THE POLICE FORCE ME TO TAKE A BLOOD TEST?

by | Aug 13, 2017 | Criminal Defense

MORE BAD NEWS FOR THE FOURTH AMENDMENT THE ALTERNATIVE EXCEPTION The Fourth Amendment Exclusionary Rule has always excluded primary evidence discovered by an illegal search and evidence later discovered which is derivative of the illegality. One exception to this rule...