If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you’re probably anxious and worried, and you may be wondering what is a misdemeanor DUI in Kentucky? Here is a definition: In Kentucky, if you are convicted under a first misdemeanor driving under the influence (DUI) offense, you could face misdemeanor penalties ranging from 48 hours to 30 days in jail and/or a monetary fine ranging from $200-$500. Being convicted of a DUI can impact your driving record, the cost of car insurance, and your future driving […]

The accuracy of more than 20 thousand drunk driving convictions in the state of New Jersey has been called into question on grounds that the breathalyzer tests used to secure the convictions were not admissible. These convictions are not admissible because a New Jersey State Police sergeant responsible for calibrating the breathalyzers falsified the records of calibration on breathalyzers in five New Jersey counties. The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that breathalyzer tests from the devices with falsified records were inadmissible. This means that the state of New Jersey will […]

If you’ve dealt with DUI charges in Kentucky, then you’ve likely heard about the “look-back period.” Simply put, the look-back period is the time in which a driver’s record shows past offenses. Kentucky’s look-back period for DUI was five years until it was expanded to 10 years in 2016. This change was applauded by many so-called “tough on crime” advocates, but it has implications for people who have tried to get past a troubling episode in their lives. The Consequences of the Look-Back Period Under the previous five-year look-back period, […]