Legal Blog & Information

Read the full WEVV news story here. Our client, Malik Stafford, 24, of Louisville, was arrested on June 16, 2025, following a fatal crash on North St. Joseph Avenue in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.  Stafford was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated Causing Death (Level 4 Felony) and Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated… read more

Every criminal charge in Kentucky must meet four key requirements before a person can be convicted. These are known as the elements of a crime: actus reus (the criminal act), mens rea (the mental state), causation, and concurrence. Each element must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.  If the prosecution fails to establish even one,… read more

House arrest, also known as home incarceration, is an alternative to traditional jail time in Kentucky. Instead of serving a sentence behind bars, a person ordered to house arrest is required to stay at home for a specific period of time while being electronically monitored. This option may be possible for certain non-violent offenders, individuals… read more

If you’re stopped by the police in Louisville, Kentucky, it’s natural to wonder how long they’re allowed to hold you before they have to either charge you with a crime or let you go. While police officers in Kentucky have the authority to stop and detain people under certain circumstances, that authority is not unlimited. … read more

If you’ve been pulled over and charged with reckless driving in Kentucky, it’s important to know what that means under the law. Kentucky law, as outlined in KRS 189.290, defines the expected behavior of drivers on the road.  Drivers are expected to handle their vehicles responsibly to help protect everyone around them—whether it’s their passengers,… read more

Facing a criminal charge is stressful for anyone. For noncitizens, however, the stakes are even higher. A conviction could mean removal from the United States and the loss of the life you’ve built here. While many people assume deportation only follows serious crimes, immigration law includes a wide range of offenses that may make someone… read more

Being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) can be overwhelming. You may feel like the odds are stacked against you once your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test results are on record. However, a DUI arrest does not automatically mean a conviction.  With the right defense strategy and legal guidance, it is possible to challenge… read more

Encounters with law enforcement are stressful, and many people panic when they see flashing lights or hear a knock on the door. In Kentucky, however, avoiding or running from the police can worsen an already difficult situation. State law treats actions like fleeing, resisting, or ignoring lawful commands as criminal conduct, and the penalties can… read more

With the growing use of smartphones for everything from banking to private conversations, digital privacy is a major concern. Kentucky law treats unauthorized access to someone’s phone as a criminal offense in many circumstances, such as when it’s done with harmful intent or without consent. Here’s what you need to know if you’re facing accusations… read more

Online solicitation of a minor is a serious offense in Kentucky that involves using digital communication (such as texting, email, or social media) to engage a minor in sexual conversation or attempt to set up a meeting for sexual purposes. This is usually a felony charge and may be brought even if no meeting actually… read more