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Are men or women more likely to face DUI charges?
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Jul 24, 2020 | Drunk Driving
You can get charged with a DUI regardless of your gender, age, race or any other factors. If you drive while intoxicated, it's a violation of motor vehicle laws in Kentucky.That said, some individuals are more likely to face charges than others. You may be wondering...
An eyewitness can be confident and wrong
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Jul 16, 2020 | Criminal Defense
An eyewitness who seems like they're not confident is going to raise questions in the jury's mind. Do they really remember what they say they remember? Are they trustworthy? Is the information they're providing reliable?Meanwhile, an eyewitness who seems confident...
Felony charges come with very harsh penalties
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Jul 9, 2020 | Felonies
A person who is facing criminal charges for the first time might have some questions about what certain things mean. One of the primary concerns they might have is learning a bit more about the classification of their crime. There are two primary classifications for...
Know how a plea deal may resolve your case
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Jul 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
People who are facing criminal charges have a few options to consider when they're thinking about their case. One of these is to try to work out a plea deal with the prosecution. This typically requires their attorney to negotiate with the prosecutor to come up with...
Be careful what and who you sext
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Jun 26, 2020 | Sex Crimes
Communicating via texts and other electronic means is common these days. What many people might not realize is that they may have to be careful with what they message, not only because of the possibility of messages being shared or leaked but also because of legal...
Terroristic threats and terrorism are criminal activities
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Jun 19, 2020 | Felonies
Terroristic threatening is a criminal act that can lead to serious charges. There are various laws that prohibit individuals from doing this. One thing that people don't realize is that you don't have to act on the threats to face criminal charges. Simply making a...
Know the impaired driving penalties in Kentucky
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Jun 12, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Kentucky laws take a harsh stance against drunk driving. It's imperative that all drivers understand that driving after they've been drinking can lead to serious penalties. These penalties are also for other substances, including over-the-counter (OTC) medications,...
3 reasons why cops can conduct an arrest
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Jun 5, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The police can't just arrest a person because they feel like causing trouble for them. They must have a valid reason to conduct the arrest or it could be considered an unlawful arrest. It's imperative that all citizens know the reasons why a police officer can arrest...
Victims may recant statements, but that doesn’t drop the charge
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | May 28, 2020 | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence charges can stem from incidents that weren't necessarily criminal acts. This is because there is a chance that the victim embellished what happened in their statement to the police officers or investigators. Unfortunately, this isn't going to make it...
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