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Polygraph tests, also known as lie detector tests, have a rather infamous reputation even outside of the realm of criminal law. However, many people debate on its validity as a scientific tool, pulling into question the accuracy of the results. Though polygraph tests...
If a law enforcement official has accused you of possessing drug paraphernalia, you could have many questions and concerns. These allegations could turn your life upside down in various ways, creating challenges in the workplace and in your personal life as well....
When a Kentucky traffic stop leads to a charge of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence, you may face serious penalties if the charge results in a conviction. You may have to pay large fines and attend substance abuse treatment programs. You should...
The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that prosecutors may no longer use a motorist's refusal to submit to a warrantless blood test as evidence of driving under the influence. As reported by the Associated Press, a prosecutor may not have scientific proof of an...
You have likely grown up with the notion that police are here to help you if you are in need of aid. While this holds true for many people, others may find officers an intimidating source of power and potential problems. This makes it hard to decide what to do if the...
The vast majority of criminal proceedings involve some level of plea bargaining. Whether or not accepting the plea bargain is a good idea on your part depends on your particular case and situation. Either way, though, it is likely that the prosecution will offer you a...
You may have heard something about the unreliability of eyewitness testimony. The chances are good that what you heard was in conjunction with a wrongful conviction. In the past, prosecutors often used eye witness testimony as the main evidence against accused...
People arrested for serious crimes in Kentucky and other parts of the country are sometimes asked by police officers to take a polygraph test. These tests intend to identify which party is telling the truth when conflicting stories exist between a victim and an...
In Hardin County and across the country, minorities and people of a lower socioeconomic status are often at a disadvantage when they find themselves in the criminal justice system. Many people believe that judges and prosecutors are biased against African Americans...
In Kentucky, there are limits on what prosecutors can do once a defendant is arrested. One of the main constraints on them is that they cannot hold a suspect indefinitely before they decide upon the charges that the person will face. This is a right that is afforded...