Criminal Defense Lawyer in New Castle, Kentucky

New Castle is the Henry County seat, a small community between Louisville and Frankfort along I-71. Despite its size, New Castle maintains an active criminal docket, with cases ranging from DUI to drug trafficking to domestic violence. Clark + Harris defends New Castle clients with the thoroughness and commitment that define our Lexington and Louisville practices.

Henry County Court

Henry County is part of the 12th Judicial Circuit with Oldham and Trimble counties. The New Castle courthouse handles District and Circuit Court. District Court addresses misdemeanors, DUIs, and preliminary hearings; Circuit Court handles felony trials.

Charges We Defend in New Castle

Clark + Harris handles:

DUI under KRS 189A.010
Drug trafficking and possession under KRS 218A
Assault, wanton endangerment, and domestic violence under KRS 508
Theft, burglary, and fraud under KRS 511, 514, and 516
Firearms offenses under KRS 527
CDL and commercial trucking charges

Our Approach

We obtain full discovery under RCr 7.24, review every audio and video recording, and identify constitutional issues that could lead to suppression. We pursue pretrial diversion under KRS 533.250 for eligible clients and take cases to trial when negotiation cannot produce a fair outcome.

I-71 Stops

Many New Castle cases originate from I-71 stops. We challenge the legality of the stop, the scope of the search, and the reliability of K9 alerts under the Fourth Amendment.

DUI Defense

Kentucky DUI law under KRS 189A.010 carries escalating penalties for repeat offenses and aggravating circumstances. We analyze every element of the Commonwealth’s DUI proof — the stop, field sobriety tests, breathalyzer procedures, and any blood draw — for challenges.

Expungement

After a favorable outcome, we help clients pursue expungement under KRS 431.073, 431.076, and 431.078.

Contact Clark + Harris

Call 859-474-0001 for a confidential consultation about your New Castle case. We travel regularly to Henry County and provide Lexington and Louisville trial experience to every matter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How soon should I contact Clark + Harris after being charged in Kentucky?

As soon as possible. Early representation protects your rights during questioning, preserves evidence, and often leads to better outcomes. Call 859-474-0001 — we respond promptly to new inquiries.

Does Clark + Harris represent clients throughout Kentucky?

Yes. We represent clients in all 120 Kentucky counties, both state District and Circuit courts, and federal courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky.

What happens during a free consultation with Clark + Harris?

We review the specific charges and evidence, discuss available defenses, explain the likely process in the relevant court, and give you a clear roadmap of next steps — at no cost to you.

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