Kentucky police recently arrested a woman who allegedly fell asleep in the drive-thru of a fast-food restaurant. The 59-year-old woman is facing criminal charges for driving under the influence. Drunk driving allegations often yield both legal and personal...
Man charged with DUI after driving on football field
Kentucky police say they arrested a man who allegedly drove onto an occupied football field while under the influence of alcohol. The driver is facing a single count of DUI -- driving under the influence -- and 15 separate counts of wanton endangerment. A judge set...
What happens when you refuse a Breathalyzer test
Traffic stops are stressful experiences that can understandably put drivers on edge. Some drivers may even make decisions that seem to make sense in the moment, even if they would have done differently in a less stressful situation. For example, drivers who are...
Just how accurate is the horizontal gaze nystagmus test?
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...
DUI courses: Should you take them before a conviction?
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,...
What evidence do police officers gather for DUI cases?
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...
Drunk driving: If you can’t guarantee you’re at 0% BAC, don’t drive
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 a ride...
How a Kentucky DUI can destroy your career
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...
Kentucky state employee faces DUI, other charges
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...
Why you want to defend against your first Kentucky DUI charge
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...