Kentucky Marijuana Laws: What You Need to Know in 2025 and 2026 With marijuana legalization sweeping across the United States, many Kentuckians are confused about the current legal status of marijuana in the Commonwealth. The short answer is that recreational marijuana remains illegal in Kentucky, though the state has taken steps toward implementing a medical … Read more
Recent Juvenile Justice Reforms in Kentucky and What They Mean for Young People Kentucky has undertaken significant reforms to its juvenile justice system in recent years, driven by research on adolescent brain development and the recognition that young people benefit more from rehabilitation than punishment. These changes affect how juveniles are processed through the system, … Read more
How Drug Scheduling Changes in Kentucky Affect Criminal Charges and Defense Drug scheduling — the classification of controlled substances into schedules based on their potential for abuse and medical use — directly determines the severity of drug charges in Kentucky. Changes to the scheduling of specific substances can have immediate and significant impacts on criminal … Read more
Understanding Kentucky’s Stand Your Ground Law and Recent Developments Kentucky is a Stand Your Ground state, meaning you generally have no duty to retreat before using force in self-defense if you are in a place where you have a right to be. Understanding how Kentucky’s Stand Your Ground law works and how recent developments have … Read more
How Kentucky Body Camera Laws Can Strengthen Your Criminal Defense The widespread adoption of body-worn cameras by Kentucky law enforcement agencies has transformed criminal defense in the state. Body camera footage provides an objective record of police encounters that can be invaluable in defending against criminal charges. The attorneys at Clark + Harris aggressively pursue … Read more
Understanding Kentucky’s Harsh Fentanyl Laws and How to Defend Against Them Fentanyl has become one of the most dangerous drugs in Kentucky, driving a dramatic increase in overdose deaths across the state. In response, Kentucky’s legislature has enacted some of the harshest fentanyl penalties in the nation. If you are facing fentanyl-related charges in Lexington, … Read more
Expanded Expungement Eligibility in Kentucky: New Opportunities to Clear Your Record Kentucky has significantly expanded its criminal record expungement laws in recent years, providing more people with the opportunity to clear their records and move forward with their lives. If you have a criminal conviction that has been holding you back from employment, housing, or … Read more
Recent Changes to Kentucky DUI Laws That Every Driver Should Know Kentucky’s DUI laws have seen several modifications in recent legislative sessions, affecting penalties, testing procedures, and options available to defendants. Whether you are currently facing DUI charges or simply want to understand the current state of the law, staying informed about these changes is … Read more
Understanding Kentucky’s Bail Reform Efforts and How They Affect Defendants The bail system in Kentucky has undergone significant scrutiny and reform in recent years, driven by concerns that the traditional cash bail system disproportionately affects low-income defendants and results in unnecessary pretrial detention. If you or a loved one has been arrested in Lexington, Louisville, … Read more
Where Does Kentucky Stand on Marijuana Legalization? The question of marijuana legalization in Kentucky is one that affects tens of thousands of Kentuckians — from those facing marijuana charges today to those who use marijuana for medical purposes. As the legal landscape continues to shift both nationally and within the state, staying informed about the … Read more