Archive for the ‘Criminal Defense’ Category

If you have been arrested and charged with a crime in Lexington, Kentucky, it is a serious situation. Depending on the crime, a conviction can mean jail time, fines, and a permanent criminal record that will negatively impact your reputation, career, personal relationships, and the ability to receive housing and educational benefits in the future. Being arrested is a stressful, scary, and confusing experience, but fortunately, all is not lost. The law says that you are to be considered innocent until proven guilty, and the state has the burden of […]

Criminal offenses are taken seriously in Kentucky, and a conviction can mean jail time, fines, and a permanent criminal record that will negatively impact your reputation, career, personal relationships, and the ability to receive housing and educational benefits in the future. If you are arrested and charged with a crime, it is a frightening situation, and it is important to know what to do and expect so you do not make mistakes that can be used against you. You should be aware that prosecutors will do everything in their power […]

If you have been arrested and charged with a crime in Kentucky that happened in the past, you may be wondering if there is a statute of limitations for criminal charges that allows you to be “home free” from prosecution after a certain period of time.  The answer depends on the crime, how long ago it occurred, and Kentucky’s statute of limitations laws. A statute of limitations is a deadline, the maximum period of time after something happened in which you have the right to sue or make a claim; […]

Most people know that if they are stopped in Kentucky while driving with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) greater than the legal limit of 0.08%, they can be charged with a DUI. If you are convicted, the penalties are severe, including fines, license suspension, and even jail time. In addition, 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 social relationships. In addition, there are other situations where you may be charged with […]

A felony charge can feel like a nightmare. However, it is crucial that you explore your legal options before it is too late. Sometimes a skilled lawyer can help you reduce your felony charge to a misdemeanor. Felony vs. Misdemeanor If you have received a criminal charge, it is important to know whether you were charged with a felony or a misdemeanor. One of these charges is significantly worse than the other and may involve serious jail time, fines, or the permanent loss of some rights. What is a Felony? […]

If you’re facing criminal charges, you’re going to want to find the best criminal defense lawyer you can get. You may qualify for a public defender, but that means it’s not likely that you’ll be able to choose your own lawyer. Your best bet is generally to hire your own criminal defense attorney, ideally finding an attorney who specializes in defending against the types of charges you’re facing. As part of your search, contact Dan Carman. He offers a free initial consultation; and even if he’s not the right attorney […]

A convicted felon cannot legally own a gun in Kentucky, with some exceptions. This includes those convicted as youthful offenders and those convicted of a felony under federal law or in another state. Possession of a firearm by a felon is itself a felony. If you have been charged with this crime, we may be able to help. Under Kentucky Revised Statute 527.040, the crime of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (one who has served more than one year of imprisonment) occurs when he or she possesses, […]

Possession of drugs in the second degree in Kentucky involves possession of dangerous, but not narcotic, drugs. It can include possession of prescription drugs or illegal drugs for which there can be no prescriptions. The penalty is the same as for possession in the third degree. Under Kentucky law, possession of controlled substance in second degree is defined as the knowing and unlawful possession of a controlled substance classified in Schedules I or II which is not a narcotic drug (or specified in the definition of possession in the first […]