As we’ve discussed here previously, Kentucky allows some people with a DUI charge or conviction to have an ignition interlock device (IID installed on their vehicles to get their driving privileges back sooner than they otherwise would and drive on a restricted...
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Does a failed breath test automatically lead to a DUI conviction?
If the police pull you over and think that you have had too much to drink, they will ask you to do a field sobriety test and then maybe even a chemical breath test. If you fail that chemical test, the police officer will probably arrest you immediately and take you to...
Is drugged driving the same as drunk driving?
In Kentucky, the term “driving under the influence” or “driving while impaired” refers to drivers who are impaired by alcohol, drugs or other mind-altering substances. While the majority of DUI/DWI cases do involve alcohol, not all of them do. Drugged driving can get...
Drunk driving may lead to severe consequences, including job loss
A driver may be heading to their destination when they are stopped. When the officer explains why they were stopped, the driver may realize they are in serious trouble. The state of Kentucky treats DWI or DUI seriously, which means the driver may now be facing some...
Will I lose my license as a result of a DUI/DWI?
People make mistakes. Whether you were drinking and ended up accused of driving while impaired or you were falsely accused by an officer during a traffic stop, it is important to understand that you have rights. You deserve an opportunity to defend yourself against...
How much will my insurance go up if I get a DUI?
If you are convicted of a DUI, you will face several possible consequences. These can include suspension of your license, an ignition interlock device, attending an alcohol education program and jail time. Yet there is one penalty you may not have considered: Your...
Will I lose my job if I get a DUI in Kentucky?
Kentucky takes driving under the influence seriously, and those who are accused may face serious repercussions in court. Unfortunately, they may also face repercussions in their personal lives and with their careers. If you drive for work or are part of a workplace...
What are Kentucky’s DUI penalties? Do they increase with subsequent offenses?
If you drive while under the influence in Kentucky, you can be pulled over and may be charged. Kentucky’s penalty system is straightforward. As of July 1, 2020, the suspension time people face for driving while impaired is now set based on the kind of conviction they...
What are possible legal defenses to a DUI charge?
Being arrested for the first time can be terrifying. One of the most common ways this happens is when the police believe you are driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol. These days, a DUI is a serious charge which can affect your life in ways you might...
Do you have to install an ignition interlock because of a DUI?
There is a long list of consequences that you have to deal with after a driving under the influence (DUI) arrest in Kentucky. First and foremost, you may have to spend the night in jail. You will then have to deal with criminal charges and the likely suspension of...