Criminal Law
May 30, 2023
Appeals are a right for any defendant. Learn when and how you can access your right to appeal during a criminal court proceeding.
May 10, 2023
After entry of a plea or conviction at trial, a criminal case moves to sentencing. Sentencing is the specific sanctions or punishments that are ordered for […]
April 10, 2023
This is the period after an indictment by the grand jury and before a hearing or plea takes place. Pretrial discovery and pretrial motions happen during […]
March 10, 2023
Learn about the powers of a grand jury and the role they play in our legal system and in your particular case. The grand jury is […]
February 10, 2023
A preliminary hearing is a legal proceeding where the district court judge decides if there is enough evidence to send a defendant’s charges to the grand […]
January 10, 2023
First Court Appearance Regarding a Criminal Charge Arraignment An arraignment is generally the first appearance made in front of a Judge in court after a criminal […]
November 10, 2022
Initiation of a Criminal Charge It begins with a warrant . . . Criminal charges in Kentucky begin with the issuance of a warrant. A warrant […]
October 10, 2022
Steps of the Criminal Trial Process in Kentucky Bird’s Eye View of the Criminal Process in Kentucky Understanding the process of a criminal prosecution is vital […]
August 10, 2022
House Bill 215 (HB 215) is a bill that significantly increases the minimum sentence to be served for anyone convicted of fentanyl trafficking in Kentucky. This […]