Criminal Charges and Your Kentucky Security Guard License

Protecting Your Kentucky Security Guard License After Criminal Charges

Security guards and private investigators in Kentucky provide essential protection services throughout the Commonwealth. Whether you work corporate security in Louisville, provide event security in Lexington, or operate a private investigation firm, your license from the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators and Security Guards is your professional credential. Criminal charges can result in license suspension or revocation, ending your security career. Clark + Harris defends Kentucky security professionals facing charges that threaten their licenses.

Kentucky Security Guard and PI Licensing

The Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators and Security Guards operates under KRS 329A and has authority to deny, suspend, or revoke security guard and private investigator licenses based on criminal conduct. The board requires criminal background checks for all applicants and can take action on both convictions and pending charges.

Under Kentucky law, individuals convicted of felonies are generally barred from holding security guard licenses. Convictions for misdemeanors involving violence, weapons, theft, or dishonesty also create grounds for license denial or revocation. Armed security guards face additional restrictions because a criminal conviction may trigger federal firearms disabilities under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), preventing them from carrying the weapons required for their positions.

Criminal Charges Common Among Security Professionals

Security guards and private investigators in Kentucky face criminal charges in several common categories. Assault and excessive force charges often arise from security encounters and use-of-force situations. Weapons violations, including carrying in restricted areas or improper use of force, create both criminal and licensing exposure. Trespass and privacy violation charges can arise from investigative activities. DUI charges affect driving-dependent security positions. Theft and dishonesty charges undermine the trust required in the profession. False reporting and filing false police reports also trigger board action.

Armed Security and Firearms Disabilities

For armed security guards in Kentucky, criminal charges carry the additional risk of federal firearms disabilities. A felony conviction of any kind, a domestic violence misdemeanor conviction, or a conviction for a misdemeanor crime punishable by more than two years imprisonment can all prohibit firearm possession under federal law. For an armed security guard, this prohibition effectively ends the ability to perform the job, even if the state license itself is not revoked.

Defense Strategy for Security Professionals

Clark + Harris provides defense for Kentucky security guards and private investigators that addresses the criminal case, the licensing board proceeding, any firearms disability issues, and employment consequences. We serve security professionals throughout Lexington, Louisville, and all of Kentucky.

Contact Clark + Harris for Security License Defense

If you’re a Kentucky security guard or private investigator facing criminal charges, your license and career are at stake. Clark + Harris provides the defense you need.

Call 859-474-0001 today for a confidential consultation.

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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