No DUI charge should be taken lightly. All can have serious consequences for a person’s future. However, when someone injures or kills another person while driving under the influence, they could be looking at spending years behind bars. Here in Kentucky, the...
A failed or positive drug test while you are on probation can feel like the floor dropping out — as if you are already on your way back to jail. In Kentucky, that is often not how it works, and understanding the process can help you make better decisions in a...
More and more commercial drivers film the road for YouTube and TikTok — narrating the run, mounting a camera, talking to the audience mile after mile. It is a real community. It is also a place where a good channel can quietly put your CDL at risk. I am attorney Jay...
Watching a fight break out creates an immediate urge to step in. In that moment, even a sincere effort to stop the violence can lead to consequences you never expected — including an assault charge of your own. I am attorney Jay Fleenor, and I defend people throughout...
The holiday party. The client dinner. The team celebration where the drinks were flowing and nobody was counting. You had one or two, you felt fine, and you made the short drive home you've made a hundred times before. Then you saw the lights behind you. I'm Jay...
A truck driver is pulled over on a Kentucky interstate — or flagged at a weigh station — and cited for a violation that puts their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at risk. Fortunately, handling a Kentucky CDL charge does not always require a return trip to the...
Receiving an allegation of sexual misconduct or sexual assault as a student can be an overwhelming, disorienting experience that demands immediate clarity. On top of potentially jeopardizing your academic future, a conviction could lead to criminal penalties and a...
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in Kentucky, the rules have changed — and the stakes are higher than they used to be. The Safer Kentucky Act, also known as House Bill 5, took effect on July 15, 2024, after the legislature overrode Governor Beshear’s...
Kentucky Senate Bill 122, also known as The Family Preservation and Accountability Act, changes how state courts handle felony sentencing. The legislature passed this law to adjust probation rules and focus on rehabilitation instead of prison time. For primary...
If you work in the transport, logistics or delivery industries in Kentucky, your commercial driver’s license (CDL) is your most valuable asset. It is key to building a lasting career. When you find yourself facing charges like tailgating, your CDL may be suspended,...