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...
Is your teen at risk of a prom-night DUI?
The final months of the school year are upon us, and for high schoolers, that means prom and graduation. Those two heady events are fraught with danger for teens whose exuberance often exceeds their restraint.If you are the parent of a Kentucky teen who will be...
Super Bowl safety campaign targets drunk driving
On Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m., Super Bowl LII kicks off in Minneapolis between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots. Football fans all over the country will gather at bars and Super Bowl parties cheering on the teams, watching the halftime show and laughing...
How to avoid drunk driving charges during the holidays
A little eggnog here and a bit of Bailey's Irish Creme there -- and the next thing you know, you're tipsy. This can happen even though you hadn't planned on drinking anything at all when you started out for a holiday party.What do you do next? What you don't do is get...
Stay safe and sober while driving on Halloween
If your kids will be trick-or-treating this year in and around Elizabethtown, the Kentucky State Police want to ensure they will be safe from harm. Below are some tips to make this Halloween even safer.Be mindful of kids while driving Kids will be traipsing around the...
My teen got busted for underage DUI. Now what?
As we bid adieu to Summer 2017 and welcome in the autumn season, it's a good time for parents to consider how they will manage the many activities associated with their sons' and daughters' high school homecoming festivities.While teens look forward to this exciting...
Driver accused of falling asleep called drunk by media
Drunk driving has the potential to put your life and the lives of others at risk. Sometimes, when someone is accused of drunk driving, that might not be the whole story, though. For instance, take this news article about an accident involving an alleged drunk...
Stopped for DUI? Avoid Tiger Woods’ mistakes
By now, most Kentucky residents have seen the photos of former golfing champion Tiger Woods' mugshot on television, in newspapers and all over social media after his recent arrest in Florida on charges of driving under the influence.One attorney and legal analyst for...
