by Chris Spedding | Oct 8, 2020 | Automotive Law, Criminal Law, DUI, Kentucky Law, Traffic Offenses
On July 1, 2020, new laws regarding Driving Under the Influence (DUI) took effect in Kentucky. As one would expect, everyone – including lawyers, judges and the general public – is learning how these laws apply to our everyday lives. My intent is to summarize...
by Chris Spedding | Aug 14, 2019 | Community Interest, Drug Offenses, Kentucky Law
Do you have a loved one struggling with addiction? It’s no secret that the drug and alcohol epidemic both in Kentucky and nationwide are at an all-time high. In 2004 – long before the current epidemic of opioid abuse – Kentucky enacted a law that allows families...
by Chris Spedding | Oct 22, 2018 | Criminal Law, Drug Offenses, DUI, Federal Criminal Offenses, Felonies & Misdemeanors, Kentucky Law, Traffic Offenses
Most people never have contact with the police, at least as a defendant or as the target of an investigation. Most people think “Oh that will never happen to me.” Guess what? It happens all the time. It doesn’t take much for law enforcement to start looking at you as...
by Chris Spedding | Apr 12, 2018 | Criminal Law, Felonies & Misdemeanors, Kentucky Law, Traffic Offenses
Are you eligible for expungement? Good question! Expungement is a court-ordered process by which the legal record of an arrest or certain criminal convictions can be sealed. Arrest records and convictions not expunged will show up on background checks and affect...
by Chris Spedding | Mar 2, 2017 | Felonies & Misdemeanors, Kentucky Law
Inmate Jobs One of the hardest things to do when inmates get out of prison, is to find jobs. Let alone good jobs. Today, Governor Bevin unveiled a new apprenticeship program that will help inmates learn skilled jobs. This will help inmates meet employers and receive...