DUI lawyers in Kentucky are often asked, “What can a DUI attorney do for me that I can’t do for myself?” My name is John Schmidt, and after more than 25 years of experience as a DUI and criminal defense attorney based in Shepherdsville, I can tell you there is...
Theft of Property Above $500 in Value in Kentucky is a Felony
Did you know that theft of property above $500 in value in Kentucky is a felony punishable by a fine of up to twice the value of the goods or $10,000, whichever is higher, and a prison sentence of 1 to 5 years? This Class D Felony Charge also applies...
Drug Crimes Defense Attorney in Shepherdsville
Are you searching for a drug crimes defense attorney near Shepherdsville, or anywhere in Jefferson, Bullitt, Hardin, Spencer, Shelby, and Oldham counties in Kentucky? If you have been charged with a drug crime for the first time in Kentucky there is a lot the Law Offices of John Schmidt &...
Criminal Defense Attorney for Those Accused of Violent Crimes
Are you searching for a criminal defense attorney for those accused of violent crimes such as assault in Shepherdsville, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, Taylorsville, Radcliff, Elizabethtown, Jeffersontown, or Louisville, Kentucky? Are you presently under investigation for or have you been charged with Assault? In a matter of moments, a fairly casual...
Petty Theft by Taking Charges in Bullitt County Kentucky
Here in Kentucky, petty theft by taking charges in Bullitt County are defined more by the value of the goods taken as part of our theft by unlawful taking or disposition laws. Crimes commonly referred to as petty theft and shoplifting may seem like relatively insignificant offenses. Still, they can...
Charged with a DUI on Your Way Home
Were you pulled over on your way home from work, a concert, a night out with friends, or after a local sporting event? If you have been charged with a DUI in Jefferson, Bullitt, Hardin, Spencer, Shelby, or Oldham counties, don't panic. My name is John Schmidt, and as an...
Shepherdsville Criminal Defense Attorney
Defending and Protecting Your Rights in Criminal Charges, DUI, Drug Crimes in Jefferson, Bullitt, Hardin, Spencer, Shelby, and Oldham Counties in Kentucky My name is John Schmidt, and after more than 25 years of experience as a Shepherdsville criminal defense attorney, I help those who are under investigation, sought by the...
DUI Stop in Shepherdsville or Bullitt County Kentucky – To Take the Test or Not
Have you wondered about how you would handle a DUI stop in Shepherdsville or Bullitt County Kentucky? I am often asked whether a person should take the breathalyzer test at the scene of a DUI stop. Should you participate in any of the “sobriety tests” proposed by the officer at...
Theft and Larceny Offenses Lead Kentucky State Police Crime Statistics
Did you know theft and larceny offenses lead Kentucky State Police crime statistics year in and year out? While drug offenses are close behind, burglary and breaking and entering, as well as theft-related crimes, including theft by taking or disposition or theft by deception, continue to represent the most common...
Domestic Violence Lawyer in Bullitt County
Shepherdsville Domestic Violence Defense Attorney Are you searching for a domestic violence lawyer in Bullitt County or the greater Louisville area? A recent study by the Kentucky Criminal Justice Statistical Analysis Center found that more than 45% of women and 35% of men in Jefferson, Bullitt, Hardin, Spencer, Shelby, and...