Navigating the Kentucky Bail Process: Essential Information for Defendants

If you find yourself facing criminal charges in Kentucky, understanding the intricacies of the bail process is crucial. Bail allows defendants to secure their temporary release from custody while awaiting trial. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the specific aspects of bail in Kentucky, including its purpose, the factors considered by the court…

The Impact of Social Media in Criminal Cases: Dos and Don’ts for Defendants

In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives. It has transformed the way we communicate, share information, and express ourselves. However, when it comes to criminal cases, social media can have a significant impact on the outcome. As a criminal defense attorney, it is crucial to understand the dos…

Protecting Your Rights: Why You Should Never Consent to a Police Search

As a criminal defense attorney, I often see individuals who have voluntarily consented to a police search, only to later regret their decision. In this blog post, I’ll explain why you should never voluntarily consent to a police search and why it is important to understand your Fourth Amendment rights. The Fourth Amendment The Fourth…

Understanding Trusts: A Guide for the Average Person

Trusts are a powerful tool for estate planning, but for many people, they can seem confusing or even intimidating. In this blog post, we will break down the basics of trusts and explain how they can be used to protect your assets, save on taxes, and provide for loved ones. A trust is a legal…

Why Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage is a Must-Have in Kentucky: A Personal Injury Attorney’s Perspective

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM) is an often-overlooked but extremely important type of auto insurance. This coverage is designed to protect you in the event that you are in an accident with someone who does not have insurance or does not have enough insurance to fully cover your damages. Unfortunately, not everyone who drives…

Why We Fail to Plan for Long-Term Care

  Most Americans do not know, or refuse to accept, the facts surrounding their potential need for long-term care and the costs associated with it. This was reconfirmed recently in a telephone survey of 1,735 Americans over the age of 40, funded by the SCAN Foundation and conducted by the Associated Press (AP) – NORC…

THE COSTS OF DEMENTIA: FOR THE PATIENT AND THE FAMILY

A recent report from the Alzheimer’s Association states that one in nine Americans age 65 or older currently have Alzheimer’s. With the baby boomer generation aging and people living longer, that number may nearly triple by 2050. Alzheimer’s, of course, is just one cause of dementia—mini-strokes (TIAs) are also to blame—so the number of those…