Is Domestic Violence a Felony in Kentucky?
July 18, 2025 | Domestic Violence
In Kentucky, domestic violence is defined as a range of harmful or threatening acts toward someone in your household or close family. The law covers physical injury, serious physical injury, stalking, sexual abuse, strangulation, assault, or even acts that cause a reasonable fear of any of those harms. Domestic violence cases are taken seriously regardless… read more
Prosecution Tactics in Domestic Violence Cases
February 15, 2022 | Domestic Violence
If you’ve been charged with domestic violence, prosecutors usually have one goal in mind: they want to convict you. The prosecutor may use numerous tactics to achieve that goal. Some prosecution tactics may be underhanded, while a few of the tactics could blatantly violate your civil rights. Understanding prosecution tactics in a domestic violence case… read more
What Happens When a Domestic Violence Victim Doesn’t Want to Press Charges
January 28, 2022 | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence charges are serious offenses in Kentucky. Unfortunately, law enforcement officers often err on the side of caution if they have any reasonable suspicion that someone committed domestic violence. If the police are called to your home for a complaint of domestic violence, you will likely be arrested. In many cases, an arrest for… read more
