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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

How many felonies have you committed today?

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Last Modified on Sep 20, 2015

The plethora of both federal and Kentucky state laws that you may be subject to at any given time, whether…

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Kentucky Police Using Computer Forensics in Sex Crimes Cases

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Last Modified on Sep 11, 2015

The Commonwealth of Kentucky has committed money and other resources to target individuals for investigation for possession of child pornography.…

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Domestic violence charges are taken seriously by Kentucky police

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Last Modified on Sep 04, 2015

Family violence has been the subject of media attention nationally over how professional sports leagues have handled allegations and criminal…

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Criminal charges often come in multiple areas

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Last Modified on Aug 31, 2015

There is a saying among lawyers, “The law is a seamless web.” What this means is that when you are…

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Is there a time limit on filing a felony or misdemeanor charge?

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Last Modified on Aug 20, 2015

Most states limit the amount of time they give police and prosecutors to file a criminal charge against someone suspected…

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There are multiple ways to defend you against DUI charges

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Last Modified on Aug 14, 2015

Kentucky law can be quite harsh when it comes to charges of driving while under the influence of alcohol or…

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What constitutes an attempted crime?

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Last Modified on Aug 07, 2015

This post is meant only as an overview of the subject of criminal attempt, is not a comprehensive examination of…

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Unusual situations need an innovative criminal defense strategy

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Last Modified on Aug 03, 2015

A drone hovering over a Kentucky backyard was no match for the homeowner’s shotgun. The 47-year-old waited until the drone…

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How plea-bargaining can work in Kentucky

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Last Modified on Jul 24, 2015

Every baseball player would like to hit a home run every time he steps up to the plate. But we…

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Criminal defense representation cannot be passive

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Last Modified on Jul 17, 2015

“I could never do criminal defense law.” You can hear a lot of attorneys saying that, the insinuation being that…

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