Sometimes for a criminal defendant in a Tennessee court simply denying any wrongdoing may not be enough, especially if it seems likely that the jury will find that at least some culpability exists. The criminal justice system does not always lend itself to...
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Connection between Kentucky legal limit and breath test refusal
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Feb 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Prosecutors in Kentucky have the upper hand in proving a DUI charge thanks to the addition of an illegal per se clause in the state's drunk driving laws. If a motorist is stopped by police and charged with driving while intoxicated, evidence that the driver's blood...
Kentucky sex crimes statutes eliminate traditional defenses
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Feb 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
There have been dramatic changes through the years in how society views marriage, gender equality and the relationship of women and men. Nowhere is this more evident than in revisions that have been made in state sex crimes laws. At one time, the victim of a sexual...
What is “probable cause” to make an arrest?
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Feb 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Anyone who has watched a television crime drama or crime documentary program has likely heard the term "probable cause" being used. Indeed, the phrase borders on a term of art, or a mantra: Many know the words, but not so many understand their significance. If you...
What happens during a field sobriety test in Kentucky?
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Feb 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
A Bowling Green motorist who has the misfortune of being stopped by a police officer on suspicion of driving while intoxicated might be asked to submit to a field sobriety test. The purpose of the test is to provide the officer with the probable cause needed to take a...
Life without parole is not an option for juvenile offenses
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Feb 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
The first impression of what could be a juvenile crime is probably joyriding or shoplifting a DVD from a department store, or maybe a bit more serious matter, such as possessing marijuana. But rarely if ever does one think of murder as a juvenile crime. And how does a...
Kentucky offers alternatives to prison in sex crimes cases
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Feb 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
A person accused of committing sex crimes in Kentucky faces serious penalties if prosecutors are able to prove that the allegations are true. The state's criminal laws allow a judge to sentence a person to a lengthy prison sentence and to order that the person be...
It may look like drunk driving, but is it?
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Feb 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and courts throughout Kentucky do not take drunk driving charges lightly. Those charged and convicted of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence may face fines, license suspension and other penalties. An important...
How Kentucky law defines burglary
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Feb 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
For many people, the idea of a burglar is someone who breaks into a home for the purpose of stealing things inside of it. While this definition is technically correct as far as it goes, a more detailed look at Kentucky law shows that the crime of burglary can...
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