On behalf of The Berger Firm | Aug 7, 2020 | Drunk Driving
If you’ve ever been stopped under suspicion of drunk driving, then you may have taken the horizontal gaze nystagmus field sobriety test. This is also called the HGN and is among the most common standardized field sobriety tests. The test is administered by a police...
On behalf of The Berger Firm | Jul 15, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Living in Covington, you should be aware that a DUI is not only reckless but also potentially harmful to others. Unfortunately, many people still choose to drive while intoxicated, which could lead to crashes or arrests. After a DUI arrest and conviction in Covington,...
On behalf of The Berger Firm | Jul 3, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Evidence is crucial for the enforcement of the law via criminal charges. Police officers have to collect evidence to support their accusations when they want a prosecutor to bring charges against an individual. Different offenses require different kinds of evidence in...
On behalf of The Berger Firm | Jun 1, 2020 | Drunk Driving
What’s your blood alcohol content (BAC) level? Do you know? Drunk driving is something that can get you into deep trouble with the law, especially if it’s not your first offense. As someone who has been drinking, it’s important that you know when you should get...
On behalf of The Berger Firm | Apr 30, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Kentucky takes drunk driving very seriously. Even your first offense can land you up to 30 days in jail — and the penalties go up from there. Aside from fines, court fees, lost work days and a steep insurance hike, however, a conviction for driving under the...
On behalf of The Berger Firm | Apr 6, 2020 | Drunk Driving
A Kentucky state employee is facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges after her recent arrest. The 58-year-old woman, who is a supervisor in the department that works with juveniles in the court system, was spotted by a state trooper, allegedly driving...
On behalf of The Berger Firm | Feb 17, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Common misconceptions about the legal system can lead people to make problematic decisions when they find themselves in a tough position, such as facing criminal charges due to a traffic stop. Quite a few people believe that a first-time offense of any kind will...
On behalf of The Berger Firm | Jan 17, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Law enforcement officers have to perform basic medical evaluations during their efforts to enforce impaired driving statutes, which can lead to mistaken arrests for people with certain medical conditions. Officers will take information they have about how alcohol and...
On behalf of The Berger Firm | Jan 13, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Chemical breath tests, also commonly called Breathalyzer systems, help law enforcement officers, school administrators, probation/parole officers and even parents determine if someone is likely under the influence of alcohol. The test helps determine alcohol-related...
On behalf of The Berger Firm | Dec 13, 2019 | Drunk Driving
Sometimes, people have to do the unthinkable to get out of a bad situation. Depending on their circumstances, a person’s escape may have gotten them a DUI. If this happens, the accused could use affirmative action defenses to assist in presenting their case. Depending...
