Common Mistakes to Avoid After Being Arrested
There are few experiences as traumatic as getting arrested. Whether you are arrested immediately after an incident or have the police showing up at your home early in the morning, ...
Common Drug Possession Defenses
Getting arrested for drug possession in Kentucky can have a major impact on your life. This can happen even if you are in possession of prescription medications if you are ...
The Insanity Defense
The insanity defense has gotten a lot of attention over the years. This is not necessarily because it is such an effective strategy to defend against criminal liability, but instead ...
What is the Alibi Defense?
In the eyes of the U.S. criminal justice system, a defendant is innocent until proven guilty. The prosecution carries the burden of proving a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. ...
Use of Constitutional Violations in Criminal Defense
Being charged with a crime can bring on feelings of anger, anxiety, overwhelm, and so much more. It can feel like your fate is left in total control of the ...
Heard of Hearsay? This Is What It Actually Is
In a court of law, there are rules in place to help ensure that fairness and justice are accomplished. These rules act as safeguards against things such as unreliable evidence ...
What Does “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt” Mean?
In the U.S. criminal justice system, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty. The prosecution carries the burden of proving a defendant’s guilt “beyond a reasonable ...
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 ...
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, ...