Guides to federal court proceedings in Kentucky’s Eastern and Western Districts. Covers federal court procedures, sentencing guidelines, plea agreements, and how federal cases differ from state prosecutions.
Back to School: Criminal Defense Issues for Kentucky College Students As thousands of students return to Kentucky’s college campuses each fall, many will encounter the criminal justice system for the first time. From alcohol-related offenses to drug charges, assault allegations arising from parties or sporting events, and property crimes, the back-to-school season brings a predictable … Read more
Can I Be Charged with a Crime for Self-Defense in Kentucky? Kentucky is known as a strong self-defense state. The Commonwealth’s “stand your ground” law eliminates any duty to retreat before using force in self-defense. But does that mean you cannot be charged with a crime if you were defending yourself? Unfortunately, the answer is … Read more
Facing federal charges in the Eastern District of Kentucky? Learn about EDKY courthouses, how federal cases differ, and defense strategies.
Federal Criminal Defense in Evansville, Indiana The Evansville division of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana handles federal criminal cases for southwestern Indiana. Evansville sits near the confluence of Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois, and federal cases in the Evansville courthouse frequently involve cross-border conduct with western Kentucky and southern Illinois. Clark … Read more
Facing federal charges in Western Kentucky? Learn about WDKY courthouses in Louisville, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Paducah, and federal defense.
Federal Criminal Defense in Indianapolis The Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Indianapolis is the main courthouse for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Indianapolis handles the largest federal criminal docket in SDIN, with cases drawn from central Indiana as well as federal investigations originating statewide. For Kentucky residents … Read more
Federal Criminal Defense in New Albany, Indiana The Lee H. Hamilton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in New Albany, Indiana, serves as the New Albany division of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (SDIN). Sitting directly across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky, the New Albany federal courthouse handles cases affecting … Read more
Federal Criminal Defense in Frankfort, Kentucky The Frankfort division of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky handles federal criminal cases for central Kentucky counties surrounding the state capital. As the seat of state government, Frankfort federal cases sometimes involve public officials, state contractors, and individuals with ties to state agencies — … Read more
Federal Criminal Defense in Pikeville, Kentucky The Pikeville division of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky handles federal criminal cases for the easternmost counties of the Commonwealth. This region, deep in the Appalachian coalfields, has been the site of some of the most significant federal prosecutions in Kentucky’s history — from … Read more
Federal Criminal Defense in London, Kentucky The London division of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky handles federal criminal cases for southeastern Kentucky. This Appalachian region has one of the most active federal drug prosecution dockets in the state, with cases spanning from I-75 interdictions to long-running conspiracy investigations reaching deep … Read more