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...
by Chris Spedding | Feb 17, 2017 | Drug Offenses, Kentucky Law
Fighting Drug Overdoses KY State Troopers are stepping up their involvement in fighting opioid addiction and preventing overdoses. KSP will roll-out its Angel Initiative in March in recognizing that a big part of Kentucky’s drug problem involves the...
by Chris Spedding | Feb 16, 2017 | Criminal Law, General Posts, Kentucky Law
Panhandling Ordinance Found Unconstitutional The KY Supreme Court has struck down a Lexington, Kentucky ordinance that regulates panhandling in or near streets and other public places in the city. The Court found that the ordinance violated panhandler’s First...
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 | Jul 17, 2016 | Criminal Law, DUI, General Posts, Kentucky Law
Is the legislature finally moving away from viewing alcohol in Kentucky as the Devil’s Brew? On July 15, 2016, several laws relating to liquor, alcohol sales, brewing, etc. came into effect. The Courier Journal did a nice job setting these new laws out. See the...
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