Can You Get a DUI with a Medical Marijuana Card in Kentucky?

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program became legal on January 1, 2025, and thousands of Kentuckians now carry a valid registry identification card. But many cardholders are surprised to learn that the card that protects them at the dispensary does not protect them behind the wheel. If you use medicinal cannabis and drive, you need to understand … Read more

Complete Guide to Kentucky Traffic Offense Penalties — KRS 186 and KRS 189

If you’ve been charged with a traffic offense in Kentucky, understanding the specific penalties you face is critical. Kentucky’s traffic laws are spread across multiple chapters of the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS), and penalties range from modest fines for minor violations to felony charges carrying years in prison. This guide provides a comprehensive reference to … Read more

Kentucky DUI and Immigration: What Non-Citizens Need to Know

Kentucky DUI and Immigration: What Non-Citizens Need to Know — Clark + Harris, PLLC

How a Kentucky DUI Can Affect Your Immigration Status A DUI conviction may seem like a relatively minor offense, but for non-citizens in Kentucky, it can have serious immigration consequences. Understanding how a DUI interacts with immigration law is essential for any non-citizen who has been arrested for DUI in Lexington, Louisville, or anywhere in … Read more

DUI Defense in Madison County, Kentucky — Clark + Harris

DUI Defense in Madison County, Kentucky — Clark + Harris — Clark + Harris, PLLC

Skilled DUI Defense in Madison County, Kentucky DUI charges in Madison County, Kentucky carry serious consequences that can affect every aspect of your life. Whether you are facing a first offense or a repeat DUI, you need an experienced defense attorney who can challenge the prosecution’s case and protect your rights. Clark + Harris provides … Read more

Kentucky DUI Expungement: Is It Possible?

Kentucky DUI Expungement: Is It Possible? — Clark + Harris, PLLC

After a Kentucky DUI, one of the most common questions we hear from clients in Lexington, Louisville, and throughout the state is: “Can I get this off my record?” The answer depends on several factors, including the disposition of the case, the offense level, and how much time has passed. Clark + Harris helps clients … Read more

Kentucky DUI Plea Bargaining and Reduced Charges

Kentucky DUI Plea Bargaining and Reduced Charges — Clark + Harris, PLLC

When you are facing a DUI charge in Kentucky, a significant portion of the work your defense lawyer does happens outside the courtroom. Plea bargaining — negotiating with the Commonwealth’s Attorney or County Attorney — can produce outcomes that avoid the harshest consequences of a DUI conviction. Clark + Harris represents clients facing DUI charges … Read more

Involuntary Intoxication Defense in Kentucky

Involuntary Intoxication Defense in Kentucky — Clark + Harris, PLLC

Involuntary Intoxication as a Criminal Defense in Kentucky While voluntary intoxication is generally not a defense to criminal charges in Kentucky, involuntary intoxication is a recognized defense that can result in acquittal. If you were unknowingly drugged or otherwise intoxicated without your consent and committed a criminal act as a result, the involuntary intoxication defense … Read more