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...
by Chris Spedding | Jul 15, 2016 | Criminal Law, Drug Offenses, Felonies & Misdemeanors, Kentucky Law
Expungement in Kentucky Tomorrow is a day that many deserving people in the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been waiting for. The 2016 General Assembly passed legislation that takes effect that allows certain people who have been convicted of Kentucky’s lowest...
by Chris Spedding | Jul 14, 2016 | Automotive Law
Hyundai Korea Workers have gone on strike again. This could have a huge impact on inventory that American dealers will have to offer their customers. Automotive News reports that some of Hyundai’s most popular models could be in short supply as a result of the...
by Chris Spedding | Jul 10, 2016 | Automotive Law
Arbitration Agreements: I have spoken at length with many auto dealers regarding the use of arbitration agreements as part of the sales or leasing transaction with a customer. The question they all ask is, whether or not they should use them. My answer is, and always...
by Chris Spedding | Jul 7, 2016 | Criminal Law, Drug Offenses, DUI, Felonies & Misdemeanors, Kentucky Law, Traffic Offenses
Ignition Interlock Devices in KY: This past session the Kentucky State Legislature passed a bill that allows those convicted of DUI, even repeat offenders, to operate a vehicle during their suspension period. The bill allows for the use of Ignition Interlock devices....
by Chris Spedding | Jul 6, 2016 | Criminal Law, DUI, Felonies & Misdemeanors
This is a strange question, but do you ever see a paddy wagon or other prison transport vehicle and wonder what goes on inside of them? Ever see them on TV? Well if you are one of those who have, or if not and this post makes you wonder, please click on the link...
by Chris Spedding | Jul 1, 2016 | DUI
Thinking of drinking and driving this weekend? Think again. Brian Bohannon AP By James Mayse Kentucky State Police will increase patrols over the Fourth of July weekend, and for good reason. During last year’s Fourth of July weekend, nine people were killed in...
by Chris Spedding | Jul 1, 2016 | Traffic Offenses
Driver’s License Points: Kentucky Driver Point System http://transportation.ky.gov/driver-licensing/pages/kentucky-driver-point.aspx The Kentucky Point System identifies persons that may be habitually negligent drivers. Under the Point System, a driver starts...
by Chris Spedding | Jul 1, 2016 | Traffic Offenses
Traffic Citation Info Print Payable Traffic Citations If the citation is marked payable, the amount will be indicated on the citation sheet given to you by the officer. For speeding violations, see the appropriate “MPH Over” for which you were cited for...
by Chris Spedding | Jul 1, 2016 | DUI
DUI Checkpoint Rules For many of you, DUI Checkpoints are nothing to be feared. However, there are those unlucky few who encounter a checkpoint in Kentucky. Most of the time, things go downhill even if you have truly had just a “couple of beers”. Before...