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Michael J. Thompson

Michael J. Thompson is the owner and founding attorney of Michael J. Thompson Attorney At Law in Oak Grove, Kentucky. With 16 years of experience, he represents clients in military defense, criminal defense, family law, personal injury, and bankruptcy. Admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 2009, he earned his J.D. from the University of Memphis School of Law. A former U.S. Marine, Thompson brings discipline and dedication to his practice. He is active in several bar associations, including the Kentucky and Tennessee Bar Associations.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Michael J. Thompson

Kentucky Governor Restores Voting Rights for Some Felons

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Last Modified on Dec 03, 2015

In Kentucky, people who were convicted of a felony lost certain rights, such as the right to vote. The outgoing…

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How Illegal Per Se in Kentucky Can Affect Your DUI Charge

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Last Modified on Nov 30, 2015

It is no secret that Kentucky takes driving while intoxicated offenses seriously. Conviction of a DUI charge can cost you…

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Strong Criminal Defense May Avoid Long-Term Consequences

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Last Modified on Nov 13, 2015

Going to prison is just one of the long-term consequences associated with a criminal conviction. All the talk recently in…

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What to Do when Allegations Lead to A Search Warrant

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Last Modified on Nov 07, 2015

As a general rule, what the police can see from a road or public sidewalk can be seized by them…

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Who Is Required to Register as A Sex Offender?

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Last Modified on Oct 30, 2015

Like other states, Kentucky has laws that require certain people to register as sex offenders. A common misperception is that…

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Kentucky Law Enforcement Officer in Need of A Criminal Defense

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Last Modified on Oct 25, 2015

The complexity of today’s criminal laws can make it easy for even normally law-abiding citizens to run afoul of them.…

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Serious Long-Term Consequences May Begin with A Vehicle Search

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Last Modified on Oct 16, 2015

A traffic violation usually results in a lot of grumbling about having to pay penalties because you forgot to activate…

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Criminal Conviction May Be Pursued Based upon Information in Book

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Last Modified on Oct 09, 2015

Criminal defense attorneys frequently advise their clients not to give statements to the police because those statements can be used…

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Dry Counties in Kentucky May See Increase in Felony Drug Charges

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Last Modified on Oct 05, 2015

Dry counties in Kentucky, which are those that currently prohibit the sale of alcohol, may be contributing to the proliferation…

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Kentucky has tough penalties for a breath test refusal

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2015

Police, prosecutors and judges are serious about drunk driving charges throughout Kentucky. Their efforts are supported by laws authorizing tough…

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