Category Archives: Violent Crime
Steps To Take After A Domestic Violence Accusation
Domestic violence in Kentucky means, among other things, physical injury between family members or members of an unmarried couple. Every year, many people are accused of domestic violence in Kentucky. When a person is accused of domestic violence, it can have devastating consequences. For example, domestic violence accusations can result in the loss of… Read More »
Defenses To An Assault Charge
Assault in Kentucky occurs when a person intentionally causes physical harm to another person. There are four different degrees of the crime of assault in Kentucky, but regardless of which degree of crime a person is charged with, it is crucial that they take the charges seriously. Being convicted of assault can result in… Read More »
Domestic Violence And Abuse: Some Crucial Information
In Kentucky, domestic violence and abuse means; physical injury; or serious physical injury; or strangulation; or stalking; or assault; or sexual abuse; or the infliction of fear of any of the above between members of a family or members of an unmarried couple. According to KRS 403.720, a family member is a spouse, an… Read More »