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July 3, 2024

The Current State of Federal and Kentucky Gun Laws Relating to Convicted Felons

The regulation of firearms in the United States is a complex interplay between federal and state laws, especially when it pertains to convicted felons. Understanding these laws is crucial for anyone affected by them, whether they are legal professionals, law enforcement officers, or individuals navigating the justice system. In this post, I’ll explore the current state of federal and Kentucky […]
July 17, 2020

Legal Help in Uncertain Times

Even in these strange and uncertain times, if you’ve been charged with a crime, you need a criminal defense attorney who will work without pause to get you the best result possible. You need someone who will fight for you, ensure that your rights are honored by the system, and who won’t give in when the going gets tough. As […]
April 18, 2019

Emotions v. Legal Logic

As a criminal defense attorney (serving the people of Lexington, Kentucky and the surrounding area),it is important that I don’t internalize my client’s problems. Like most other defense lawyers, I deal every day with the emotional aspects of each client’s case, and I have a responsibility to remain as emotionally detached as possible. That may sound cold or callous to […]
April 15, 2018

File Under Occupational Hazard

As a Kentucky criminal defense attorney, I often find myself waiting in holding cells and jail interview rooms for court or jail staff to let me out. As one might expect, waiting gives me plenty of time to think. I spend a lot of that time thinking about how best to defend my clients, about their situations, about the lives […]