If you are convicted of a DUI in Kentucky, the consequences can be severe. In addition to suspension of your driver’s license and the cost of fines and increased insurance payments, you may face probation, jail time, the installation of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in your vehicle, and mandatory participation in education or treatment programs for substance abuse. Even worse, a conviction means you will have a criminal record that will follow you for the rest of your life, affecting your prospects for education, job opportunities, government benefits, and […]

If you are arrested and charged with a DUI in Kentucky, the situation is serious, but even more so if you have had a previous DUI. This is because Kentucky has a “look-back period,” which is the time in which a driver’s record shows past offenses.  If your previous DUI occurred during this look-back period, the penalties you face increase substantially. Prior to April 9, 2016, Kentucky’s look-back period for DUI was five years for enhanced penalties for repeat offenders, but this was expanded to 10 years in 2016. These […]

You never know what to expect when a police cruiser’s lights appear in your rearview mirror. What might initially seem like a minor inconvenience during a routine traffic stop can quickly lead to an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI). A DUI conviction often attracts huge consequences. Even for the first offense, a person may face jail time, community service, and fines. It’s important to employ every available means to get yourself out of such situations quickly. Keep in mind that a police officer begins to assess your conduct […]