Alcohol was associated with close to one-quarter of recreational boating fatalities in 2014, according to the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). Boating requires the ability to make quick decisions in order to avoid collisions with...
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Consequences of a Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Conviction
In Kentucky, it is a crime to operate a boat, Jet Ski, water skis, or similar devices while under the influence of any substance that could influence your ability to operate the equipment. You are considered to be under the influence if the concentration of alcohol in...
Should I take a polygraph?
You've talked to the police, who suspect you are involved with a crime. Now they want you to take a polygraph - what should you do? If you've already made one mistake - speaking to the police without an attorney - don't make another by taking a polygraph without...
Emergency Protective Orders (EPOs) and Domestic Violence Orders (DVOs) in Kentucky
Kentucky law provides for both Emergency Protective Orders (EPOs) and Domestic Violence Orders (DVOs). They are available when there is an allegation of domestic violence between family members or members of an unmarried couple. EPOs are issued on an ex parte basis -...
Almost everything you ever wanted to know about Kentucky’s marijuana laws but were afraid to ask.
Pot is big in Kentucky. Really big. It is our largest cash crop. It's also illegal, and people do in fact go to jail for it. This post focuses on Kentucky's ban on marijuana possession. This article is not a substitute for legal advice, which you absolutely should...
Understanding Search and Seizure Law and Your Rights
In most cases involving a police search the police do not have a warrant. This includes searches of individuals, vehicles, and homes. The reason is simple - a police officer asks for permission to search, and the citizen gives it to them. Surprisingly, people very...
Kentucky’s Boating Under the Influence Law. What You Need to Know When You Are On The Water.
Boating Under the Influence (BUI) is a crime in the state of Kentucky. We actually have a single law that criminalizes both reckless operation of a boat and boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Fortunately, the penalties for BUI aren't quite as steep as...