Things can appear very grim if you’re facing criminal charges and police have evidence against you. It’s important to remember though, that under the U.S. Constitution and Kentucky law, you have rights protecting you against evidence collected illegally by police. Police must follow rules when questioning or arresting someone – regardless of the charges. Some police departments even go so far as to add extra rules of their own. A good criminal defense lawyer will be able to study your case … [Read more...]

As we enter the fall season, football and holiday parties will become more frequent. If a guest you served alcohol to injures someone in a drunk driving accident, you could be opening yourself up to legal trouble. The legal term is social host responsibility, and the consequences are serious. Kentucky Bar Fined for Overserving Guest Earlier this year, a Lexington bar reached a plea deal for serving too much alcohol to a man who later caused a wrong-way crash – tragically killing a family of … [Read more...]

Kevin Madison, a 61-year-old Louisville man, has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to his ex-girlfriend’s home while she and four others were inside. According to reports, the woman had just secured an emergency protective order the day before the incident. Madison’s record seems to indicate that he has a history of ignoring these court orders. Despite being ordered to stay away from the woman and her family, Madison approached the home and started fires outside of both exits. He was … [Read more...]