What Does Gross Negligence Mean?
While you may have heard of or used the term “negligence” at some point in time, you may not know that “negligence” in the legal sense has somewhat of a ...
What Are the Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents?
Pedestrian accidents are some of the most serious and most tragic. It is no wonder why. Pedestrians are completely exposed, without any protection that is offered to vehicle occupants. When ...
Preparing for Cross-Examination
If you will be called as a witness at a criminal trial, whether you are the defendant or not, you may be intimidated and overwhelmed at the prospect of taking ...
How to Prepare Yourself for Court
It does not matter how many crime dramas you may have seen on TV, going to court is an intimidating experience. This is especially true if you are the defendant ...
Should You Submit to a Breathalyzer Test?
When investigating a DUI, it is likely that a law enforcement officer will ask the driver to submit to a blood alcohol test, such as a Breathalyzer test, in order ...
What Is the Process of Felony Expungement?
In the State of Kentucky, being charged or convicted of a crime will be reflected on your criminal record. To remove a criminal arrest, charge, or conviction from your record, ...
Common Defenses to a Criminal Charge
Facing a criminal charge is a serious matter. It is not, however, the end of the road. In fact, there are many different ways to effectively challenge a criminal charge. ...
Kentucky as a “No Fault” State
The laws surrounding auto accident claims can be complicated. There are many different insurance laws at play and it can be difficult to understand your rights to compensation if you ...
What Happens After You Are Arrested?
One of the first steps to knowing your rights as a criminal defendant is understanding the criminal justice process. Coming up against a system that has become notoriously foreboding can ...
Common Defenses to Criminal Charges
A criminal defense is one that challenges the allegations levied against a defendant. It is a legal strategy that seeks to undermine the prosecution’s case. Some defenses assert that the ...