by Sheehan, Barnett, Dean, Pennington, Little & Dexter, P.S.C. | Sep 6, 2018 | Criminal Defense
With the fall hunting seasons almost upon us, it’s important to understand Kentucky’s licensing requirements for hunting, trapping and fishing. Kentucky requires licenses for both residents and non-residents above certain age thresholds unless they qualify...
by Sheehan, Barnett, Dean, Pennington, Little & Dexter, P.S.C. | Aug 15, 2018 | Criminal Defense
For many people, alcohol is a natural part of relaxing or celebratory activities. If you will be out on the water, however, you should know that it’s against the law to operate a boat or vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. That includes...
by Sheehan, Barnett, Dean, Pennington, Little & Dexter, P.S.C. | Mar 27, 2018 | Criminal Defense
The breadth of recognized crimes in Kentucky is vast. Many different driving behaviors, such as speeding, failing to stop at stop signs and aggressive driving, are all charges that Danville residents may be accused of committing while behind the wheels of their cars....
by Sheehan, Barnett, Dean, Pennington, Little & Dexter, P.S.C. | Jan 20, 2018 | Criminal Defense
An accusation of stalking may or may not come as a surprise to you, but now you find yourself in need of defense. Before you step into a courtroom, however, there are a few things you may want to know about what Kentucky’s laws say about stalking. There are...
by Sheehan, Barnett, Dean, Pennington, Little & Dexter, P.S.C. | Dec 12, 2017 | Criminal Defense
When a Kentucky resident is accused of committing a crime, they are asked to enter a plea to the charges that have been alleged. Generally, the person may admit guilt through a guilty plea, deny guilt through a not guilty plea, or offer an alternative plea that stands...
by Sheehan, Barnett, Dean, Pennington, Little & Dexter, P.S.C. | Oct 17, 2017 | Criminal Defense
While parents try their best to protect their children, there is always the chance that they can get into trouble. One challenging legal problem that parents can help their child with is an underage driving under the influence (DUI) charge. A 2010 study found that at...
by Sheehan, Barnett, Dean, Pennington, Little & Dexter, P.S.C. | Oct 12, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can be entertaining ways for Kentucky residents to share special moments of their lives with their friends and family. While most people are aware that these web-based portals have different security...
by Sheehan, Barnett, Dean, Pennington, Little & Dexter, P.S.C. | Sep 12, 2017 | Criminal Defense
According to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 60,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2016. Even worse, that was a substantial increase from 2015’s total of 52,000 deaths. Over 60 percent of those deaths involved...
