DUI

Police officers in Kentucky are constantly on the lookout for signs of intoxicated drivers. A police officer who sees someone swerving or otherwise driving in a strange and unpredictable manner may pull that person over to screen them for signs of alcohol...

If police suspect someone is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, then they may be inclined to pull the driver over and perform a series of tests. Typically, people believe that they’ll be tested with a breathalyzer test, which evaluates a person's blood...

Driving is a privilege, not a right. You have to study, take a test, and apply for a license to be able to drive. While studying, you may not notice all that goes into being a licensed driver, such as specific rules of the road. One of those rules is implied consent....

A DUI conviction can have serious consequences in more aspects of life than just losing your driving license. It can affect your job, relationships and even your liberty.  If you reach the point where you’re facing multiple DUIs, you’re likely going to be worried...

Driving under the influence (DUI) laws in Kentucky impose numerous penalties on those who drive after drinking too much. Especially if you have a prior conviction on your record, you could end up facing jail time over a drunk driving arrest. Even drivers who get...

When you get a driving under the influence (DUI) ticket, most people tend to think that means a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or more. While that’s undoubtedly true, there could be instances in which someone gets a DUI with a lower BAC. In the state of...

Under Kentucky law, driving under influence (DUI) is a serious criminal offense with far-reaching consequences. Depending on the severity of the offense (first-timer or repeat offender), DUI penalties can range from fines and suspension of your driver’s license to...

The basics of a driving under the influence charge in Kentucky are straightforward. Someone who displays signs of chemical impairment at the wheel may face DUI charges, as well anyone who fails a chemical breath test by having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of...

Driving under the influence attracts harsh legal penalties in Kentucky. You could be staring at jail time, steep fines and even losing your driving license. However, it does not always have to work out that way. If your charges are reduced, you will likely end up with...

There are numerous penalties that apply after a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction in Kentucky depending on your record and the situation at the time of your arrest. You could lose your driver's license, especially if you have a commercial license. You could...