Nursing Licenses and DUI’s in Kentucky
September 9, 2018 | DUI Defense
If you are a nurse – RN, LPN, or APRN, for example – or are seeking to become a nurse in the state of Kentucky, then a DUI may impact your eligibility to practice your trade. The Kentucky Board of Nursing reviews and approves license applications, as well as validates existing licenses. If you’ve been… read more
Aviation Pilot’s License: The Impact of a DUI
August 30, 2018 | DUI Defense
What happens when a pilot is charged with a DUI? Does FAR 61.15(e) require a pilot to report a DUI arrest? Does the local FSDO need to be notified? A DUI charge can ground pilots if handled improperly. But a single mistake doesn’t have to mean the end of a lifelong passion. With the help… read more
A Closer Look at Marijuana DUI
December 27, 2017 | DUI Defense
At least six states have now set per se limits for the amount of THC a driver may have in his blood before he is presumed to be under the influence. Problem is, these levels (which range from 1ng/mL up to 5 ng/mL) are being set arbitrarily and without much basis in science, if any. Scientists,… read more
Driver’s Right to Independent Blood Test Upheld
January 10, 2017 | DUI Defense
KY Court confirms driver’s have a right to their own independent blood test Com. v. Riker, 2016-CA-000601-DG. The Kentucky Court of Appeals, in a to be published opinion, used solid reasoning when reminding courts that when the General Assembly passes a law, it is not a suggestion. Historically, most Kentucky district courts have viewed the… read more
