DUI

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...

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...

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),...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...