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In one of his monthly columns, Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway said, “We must invest in treatment because there aren’t enough jail cells and there aren’t courtrooms to arrest our way out of this epidemic.” He was referring to the increasing number of deaths attributed to heroin in Kentucky. The good news is that with…
Kentucky is serious about controlling illegal drugs within the state. Kentucky drug laws for possession and trafficking drugs within the state are some of the toughest laws in the country. If you have been charged with possession or trafficking of methadone, under Kentucky drug laws you are facing imprisonment if convicted. Because your freedom is…
Contrary to what the police would often have people believe, a law enforcement officer cannot conduct a search of your person, vehicle, or home whenever he or she feels like it. A search can only be conducted when a valid legal reason exists for the search. When a search is conducted without a valid legal…
Since the “War on Drugs” began several decades ago, the penalties associated with drug crimes across the United States have consistently increased in severity. Kentucky is no exception to this general rule. A conviction for trafficking in a controlled substance in Kentucky carries with it harsh penalties, including a lengthy term of imprisonment in many…
Although the laws relating to marijuana appear to be changing dramatically throughout the United States in recent years, the possession sale, or trafficking of marijuana remains illegal in most states as well as under federal law. If you have been arrested and charged with a marijuana related criminal offense in Kentucky it is important for…
Trafficking illegal drugs in the Commonwealth of Kentucky can lead to high fines and long prison sentences. Although no one plans to get caught trafficking drugs, it is better to know what penalties you could face than be left in the dark. Regardless of whether this is your first felony charge or your tenth, contact an…
Kentucky, along with most states, has strengthened its drug laws and penalties over the last several decades as part of the national “War on Drugs”. In more recent years, many states have considered, and even passed laws decriminalizing marijuana which allows the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, and even making it legal to possess…
For some people, their home is a place to entertain and socialize. For others, home is a place to retreat from the outside world. Topics covered in this report include: Why would the police want to search my home? Your right to be secure in your home Probable cause and obtaining a warrant Exceptions to the warrant requirement Click here to read the whole article or download the PDF.
Trafficking illegal drugs in Bradenburg can lead to high fines and long prison sentences. Although no one plans to get caught trafficking drugs, it is better to know what penalties you could face than be left in the dark. Regardless of whether this is your first felony charge or your tenth, contact an experienced criminal defense…
The “War on Drugs” in America is still in full swing, meaning you face significant penalties for many drug related offenses if convicted. Trafficking in oxycodone is one of those offenses. For most people, being arrested and charged with trafficking in oxycodone is a frightening experience. Understanding the possible punishments should help you to feel…
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