According to the 2024 Kentucky State Police Annual “Crime in Kentucky” Report, the most common forms of serious criminal offenses in Kentucky are actually larceny and theft offenses, followed by drug-related offenses and then assault charges. Kentucky's most commonly charged larceny and theft offenses involve theft by unlawful taking, disposition,...
When Your Divorce Involves a Business or Substantial Assets
When your divorce involves a business or substantial assets, you will need an experienced divorce and family law attorney to protect your interests and accomplish your goals. Divorce can be challenging for anyone, especially when it comes to matters such as child custody and parenting time and the equitable division...
Injured in a Bullitt County Car Accident
Were you or a member of your family injured in a Bullitt County car accident? You will need an experienced Shepherdsville and Bullitt County personal injury attorney to protect your rights and pursue the full and fair compensation you deserve. Bullitt County has a lot of rural roads where speed...
Trafficking Prescription Drugs
Kentucky has unfortunately received a lot of focus when it comes to trafficking prescription drugs as well as drug abuse. Kentucky has been one of the leading states for pursuing lawsuits against the manufacturers of opioids and other addictive prescription narcotics. According to the Kentucky League of Cities, our state...
An Injury Accident Caused by Cell Phone Use in Kentucky
Is an injury accident caused by cell phone use in Kentucky a crime? While texting or other use of your cell phone may result in a ticket and fine, unless the distraction results in reckless driving or vehicular homicide, using a cell phone while driving will usually not be charged...
I Threw One Punch, and I’m Facing a Felony?
“I threw one punch, and I’m facing a felony? Well, that must have been a strong punch, or you have training in combat or the martial arts, and the prosecution considers this knowledge as a “deadly weapon.” If a fight results in “serious injury or physical harm to another person”...
Valuation of a Business in a Divorce
The valuation of a business in a Shepherdsville or Bullitt County divorce is one of the crucial elements of property division. This is true if you are the owner of the company, or the spouse of a business owner or licensed professional. Why is the valuation of the business going...
Passengers Injured in a Car Accident in Kentucky Always Have a Valid Personal Injury Claim
Did you know that passengers injured in a car accident in Kentucky always have a valid personal injury claim? Our laws protect you as an injured passenger, but you are going to need an experienced, proven personal injury attorney to protect and assert your right to recover for your medical...
Do I Need an Attorney for my DUI in Shepherdsville or Bullitt County KY?
Do I need an attorney for my DUI in Shepherdsville or Bullitt County, Kentucky? What do I need to know if I’m facing my first DUI? My name is John Schmidt, and after more than 25 years of experience as a DUI and criminal defense attorney here in Shepherdsville and...
Reasons to Modify Child Custody and Parenting Time
What are some of the reasons to modify child custody and parenting time in Shepherdsville, Bullitt County or anywhere in the greater Louisville, Kentucky area? The first requirement for the Court to entertain a change is usually a significant change in the “status quo.” The status quo refers to every...