With the number of drug overdose fatalities headed in the wrong direction in recent years, states have been enacting laws that protect those who get help for someone who appears to be suffering an overdose as well as the person overdosing. These laws are designed to...
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3 things that may cause you to lose your nursing license
Nurses have a responsibility to maintain professional standards in order to be able to provide quality care to their patients. To ensure the integrity of the nursing profession, the Kentucky Board of Nursing has a list of violations that could result in the suspension...
Could your divorce result in a domestic violence order?
While all Kentucky divorces are adjudicated in civil court, not all divorces are civil — and some are downright nasty. When soon-to-be ex-spouses must interact with each other over custody exchanges, financial matters, etc., things can get heated sometimes. It is also...
3 approaches to challenging evidence in a criminal case
Getting arrested or indicted for a criminal act is a very intimidating experience. Depending on the accusations that someone faces, the possible penalties might include jail time, large fines, the loss of their driver's license, the loss of their professional license...
How does an alibi defense work?
Being charged with a criminal offense is a big deal. Depending on the crime you are charged with, a conviction can result in fines or even jail time. Ideally, you hope to overcome the charges in court. One of the defense options you can consider when charged with a...
Drugged driving charges must be taken seriously
Police officers in Kentucky have a duty to keep the roads safe. Part of this means trying to find impaired drivers and getting them off the roads. They do this by watching for signs that something is amiss with the driver. To initiate a traffic stop, police officers...
How can you end up with hit-and-run charges in Kentucky?
A road traffic collision can be stressful for everyone involved. It’s difficult to know what to do for the best unless you are trained for emergency scenarios. Some people are able to remain calm and attend to victims if there are any, and help clear up any damage....
How to respond to a police stop
If you’re driving along and minding your own business, it can be a great shock to see blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror. As far as you’re aware, you’ve not broken any laws, such as going over the speed limit. How should you respond? Do you need to pull...
What is flagrant nonsupport in Kentucky?
When you have a court-ordered support obligation, it can be hard to keep up with the payments. Unexpected situations and unusual expenses can interfere with the best of intentions. Unfortunately, the authorities don’t particularly care why you’ve fallen behind on your...
What Happens After I Get Charged with a Crime and/or Arrested?
In the State of Kentucky, criminal offenses are divided into three categories: (i) violations, crimes where only a fine may be imposed; (ii) misdemeanors, which are crimes punishable by a term of jail of not more than twelve months; and (iii) felonies, which are...