Did you know that it is a violation of your rights when the police stop your vehicle, based on just a hunch, and carry out a sobriety test? Just because law enforcement officers have the authority to pull someone over does not make every traffic stop lawful. If you...
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Does getting a second DUI mean you’ll go to jail in Kentucky?
Kentucky is strict on driving while impaired, so it is reasonable to be concerned about going to jail if you are accused of a second DUI. DUI penalties will vary depending on if you have a commercial license or not, too. There are cases when jail time will be...
Commercial drivers have more to lose after a DUI charge
There are numerous possible penalties for a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Kentucky. The more aggravating factors and previous charges on your record, the more serious the penalties will be. Drivers could face significant fines and jail time in addition...
Kentucky lawmakers seek to abolish what they call a DUI loophole
Currently, if the police stop you on suspicion of DUI in Kentucky, you can refuse a blood draw to test your sobriety. Further, if arrested, prosecutors cannot use your refusal to have your blood drawn against you. Those rights and protections could soon disappear if...
“Drunksgiving” approaches — and the police are waiting
The Wednesday night before Thanksgiving has become such a big party night in this country that a quick Google search will tell you that bars are already stocking up and planning special events. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),...
3 reasons chemical breath tests could return inaccurate results
Police officers often try to collect several kinds of evidence when they suspect someone of impaired driving. There could be video footage or an officer's testimony about a driver's performance at the wheel or how they handled a field sobriety test, as well as...
How much will a Kentucky DUI increase your car insurance costs?
When a Kentucky police officer pulls you over because they suspect that you have had too much to drink, your life could change quickly. Criminal charges could mean court and the risk of jail time. Even drivers who know that the breath test results from their traffic...
Can you drive a company car if you’re required to have an IID?
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...
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...