"Can I get my record sealed?" No one wants a criminal record, and everyone deserves a second chance. The harsh reality is that ex-offenders are close to half as likely to be considered for employment as those without a criminal past. For those that have experienced hiccups with the criminal...
Can CPS take me to court for educational neglect if my child has good grades but frequently misses school?
The question asked in this blog is whether the Department for Community Based Services, Division of Protection and Permanency Child Protection (aka CPS) can file a petition for dependency, neglect, or abuse (KRS 600.020) against you if your child frequently misses school but has good grades? You are probably asking,...
Are There Alternatives to Going to Jail?
Are there alternatives to going to jail? In the Commonwealth of Kentucky, a defendant convicted of an offense is usually punished through imprisonment in county jail or state prison. The major purpose of incarceration is to deprive the offender of their liberty and protect the immediate society against crime. However,...