by Chris Spedding | Feb 14, 2017 | Criminal Law, Felonies & Misdemeanors, Kentucky Law
Re-Entry for Convicts Today, Governor Bevin introduced a new law to help convicts’ re-entry into society. Senate Bill 120 (SB120) was introduced to the KY Senate for consideration by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senator Whitney Westerfield sponsored the...
by Chris Spedding | Feb 8, 2017 | Felonies & Misdemeanors, Kentucky Law
Criminal Justice Reform This past summer, Kentucky’s Governor created a council to consider proposed changes to the state’s criminal justice system. The council has created proposals for criminal justice reform in the state. This would result in reduced...
by Chris Spedding | Feb 2, 2017 | Criminal Law, Felonies & Misdemeanors
Felons Jobs Governor Bevin just signed an order that will help felons get jobs. The order will remove the Felony Conviction box on State job application forms. For more information, click here:...
by Chris Spedding | Aug 31, 2016 | Criminal Law, DUI, Felonies & Misdemeanors
DUI Ten Year Look-Back Period The New Law in KY: The general public might not be aware that this last Legislative session produced yet another unfair law. Some may believe that people get what they deserve if they drink and drive. However, everyone is still entitled...
by Chris Spedding | Aug 25, 2016 | Criminal Law, Felonies & Misdemeanors
HB 132, which was enacted in July of this year, promulgated new legislation that allows for people serving misdemeanor time in jail to have their sentences reduced. Below is the basic outline of how it works: Good Time Credit is equal to 5 days per month. Assuming no...
by Chris Spedding | Aug 3, 2016 | Criminal Law, Felonies & Misdemeanors
DoomsDay Preparations: Lexington police issued citations for three men found outside the store Saturday night wearing body armor and holding semi-automatic weapons. The men told police that they were preparing for doomsday. A 6-month-old baby was in their car. This is...
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