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 | Sep 17, 2018 | Blog, General Posts, Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment is a Crime! You’ve worked hard to obtain and retain employment. Often you’ve made tremendous sacrifices of time and money, relaxation and relationships. Your workplace is part of who you are. It’s the place you spend the greatest amount of your...
by Chris Spedding | Jul 11, 2018 | Criminal Law, Drug Offenses, DUI, Federal Criminal Offenses, Felonies & Misdemeanors, Traffic Offenses
“Do I REALLY need an attorney?” This question is asked quite frequently of me by potential clients who either have a criminal case pending against them or who anticipate a criminal case quickly coming down the pike. My answer is always and unequivocally a resounding...
by Chris Spedding | May 18, 2018 | Uncategorized, Community Interest, Criminal Law, General Posts
Witness Reliability in Criminal Defense Social Media has recently posed the explosive questions: Do you hear “Laurel” or “Yanny?” Is the dress black and blue or white and gold? (https://slate.com/technology/2018/05/yanny-vs-laurel-is-the-dress-for-your-ears.html)....
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 7, 2018 | Drug Offenses
This article is disturbing to put it mildly. We all tend to think “Oh I’d never do that” or “that would never happen around here”. Well, here is your wake up call! Addiction can lure anyone into its grips. Socioeconomics don’t...
by Chris Spedding | Mar 7, 2018 | Criminal Law, Drug Offenses, Federal Criminal Offenses, Felonies & Misdemeanors
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by Chris Spedding | Mar 7, 2018 | DUI
I realize that the majority of the community aren’t particularly sympathetic to drunk driving. There does, however, need to be a balance on how this 10 year look back rule applies. This article includes an effort to limit how many times the Commonwealth can use...
by Chris Spedding | Mar 7, 2018 | Community Interest, Criminal Law, Drug Offenses, DUI, Felonies & Misdemeanors
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by Chris Spedding | Mar 7, 2018 | Drug Offenses
The heroin epidemic is far reaching and often tragic. This story will absolutely rip your heart out. The toll it takes on families is immeasurable. Should the various legislatures focus on treatment as opposed to incarceration? Its a no-brainer. Read below for more....