Lexington Criminal Defense And Family Law Blog
Police arrest 17 Kentuckians for drug trafficking
Federal and Kentucky authorities have arrested 17 people who were allegedly connected to a scheme of trafficking large quantities of drugs from Owensboro to Evansville, Ind. The arrests and charges were announced by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of...
How state law influences child custody cases
In the state of Kentucky, child custody orders are created based on what is in the best interests of the child. Parents may be allowed to structure a custody arrangement on their own or ask a judge to do so for them. If a judge has to make a ruling, he or she will...
Heroin possession and distribution
Many Kentucky residents assume that heroin users are usually lower earners or people just seeking an ephemeral high. However, the drug doesn't confine itself to any particular social strata. Many doctors, bankers and other professionals who started out using...
Traffic stop leads to drug charges for Kentucky couple
A routine traffic stop in Kentucky on Jan. 7 led to the discovery of illegal drugs worth about $36,000, according to a report from the Boone County Sheriff's Office. A 49-year-old Olympia man and a 31-year-old Salt Lick woman have been charged in connection with the...
Knowledge of investments can empower women considering divorce
The new year brings thoughts of new possibilities and new beginnings. For some Kentucky women, this may include thoughts of divorce. January is a month that sees many divorce filings as people consider starting over in the new year. Many women may be older and have...
Understanding custody terminology can help at a difficult time
Divorce is a difficult process to go through in Kentucky under the best of circumstances. When children and the question of child custody are involved the process can become much more stressful and complex. Understanding the legal terms that applicable to custody...
What does it mean to be an accessory after the fact?
Like many of your neighbors in the Lexington area, you have friends and family members who mean the world to you. If someone you love commits a crime, you may find yourself in a rough spot. That is, your friend, colleague or relative may ask you to help cover up...
Dividing retirement assets in divorce need not be costly
Divorce can be a challenge to navigate in Kentucky and financial issues are perhaps the most challenging. It is particularly important that these accounts be handled correctly in order to avoid an unnecessary tax burden. IRAs and 401(k)s can both be divided without...
Facing medicare and medicaid fraud charges can be unsettling
The state of health care in Kentucky and around the nation is a top concern of many Americans. The regulations governing Medicare and Medicaid can be baffling to both patients and practitioners. Failure to adhere to regulations, regardless of lack of intent, can lead...
Protecting retirement assets later in life
Divorce in Kentucky and around the nation has seen an overall decline in recent years. One area where this does not hold true is the divorce rate for those aged 55 and older. The divorce rate for this group is on the rise. Another factor with his group is that they...
