Local criminal defense attorneys in Boone Kenton and Campbell County Kentucky
Our Kentucky criminal defense attorneys represent clients charged throughout Kentucky including juvenile, misdemeanor, DUI, felony, and sex crimes in Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton County Kentucky.
We stay up to date on recent case law and new legislation affecting Kentucky’s criminal code. We fight for our clients at preliminary hearings, jury trials, bench trials, suppression hearings, sentencing, probation revocation hearings, juvenile proceedings and more.
New Kentucky Criminal Laws - House Bill 54 and House Bill 463
There were 38,020 arrests in Kentucky for drug violations during 2011. Most provisions of House Bill 54 went into effect on July 12, 2012, amending more Kentucky's criminal laws and picking up where House Bill 463 left off. House Bill 463 left off. Most provisions of KY House Bill 463 went into effect on June 8, 2011, marking a historic reform to Kentucky’s criminal code and drug laws. The new laws are aimed at reducing jail and prison populations in favor of community based rehabilitation. There are major changes to pretrial procedures and bond requirements. There are also significant changes to the penalties for felony and misdemeanor drug offenses.
If you have been charged criminally in Kentucky, it is important that you choose a criminal defense attorney who is current on the latest laws and knows how to use them to your advantage. Contact one of our criminal defense attorneys today if you or a loved one has been charged with a crime.
We regularly represent clients charged with misdemeanor and felony drug offenses in Northern Kentucky. We regularly represent juveniles and college students charged throughout Northern Kentucky.
If you have been charged criminally in Kentucky, it is important that you choose a criminal defense attorney who is current on the latest laws and knows how to use them to your advantage. Contact one of our criminal defense attorneys today if you or a loved one has been charged with a crime.
We regularly represent clients charged with misdemeanor and felony drug offenses in Northern Kentucky. We regularly represent juveniles and college students charged throughout Northern Kentucky.
Lawyers Make a Difference From the First Court Appearance
Evidence demonstrates that having a lawyer at the initial court appearance improves the likely outcome for a criminal defendant. One study has shown that a defendant who first appears with counsel is:
a) 2.5 times more likely to be released on her own recognizance;
b) 4.5 times more likely to have bail reduced significantly; and
c) Serves less time in jail (reduced from average of nine days to average of two days)
For more information see Douglas L. Colbert, Ray Paternoster, and Shawn Bushway, “Do Attorneys Really Matter? The Empirical and Legal Case for the Right to Counsel at Bail,”23 Cardozo L. Rev. 1719 (2002).
a) 2.5 times more likely to be released on her own recognizance;
b) 4.5 times more likely to have bail reduced significantly; and
c) Serves less time in jail (reduced from average of nine days to average of two days)
For more information see Douglas L. Colbert, Ray Paternoster, and Shawn Bushway, “Do Attorneys Really Matter? The Empirical and Legal Case for the Right to Counsel at Bail,”23 Cardozo L. Rev. 1719 (2002).
We represent people accused of felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, and traffic crimes
THEFT RELATED OFFENSES
Engaging in Organized Crime
Burglary (all felony levels)
Obscuring Identity of Machine or Other Property
Possession of Burglar’s Tools
Receiving Stolen Property
Robbery (all felony levels)
Theft by Deception
Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition
Theft by Unlawful Taking
Unauthorized Use of Automobile
Burglary (all felony levels)
Obscuring Identity of Machine or Other Property
Possession of Burglar’s Tools
Receiving Stolen Property
Robbery (all felony levels)
Theft by Deception
Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition
Theft by Unlawful Taking
Unauthorized Use of Automobile
ASSAULT AND RELATED OFFENSES
Felony Assault
Misdemeanor Assault
Terroristic Threatening
Wanton Endangerment
Felony Criminal Abuse
Menacing
Stalking
Kidnapping
Misdemeanor Assault
Terroristic Threatening
Wanton Endangerment
Felony Criminal Abuse
Menacing
Stalking
Kidnapping
PERSISTENT FELONY OFFENSES
Persistent Felony Offender 1st Degree
Persistent Felony Offender 2nd Degree
ALCOHOL OFFENSES
Driving Under the Influence
Driving under DUI Suspension
Alcohol Intoxication
Open container
Driving under DUI Suspension
Alcohol Intoxication
Open container
TRAFFIC OFFENSES
Careless or Reckless Driving
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Operating on a Suspended License
Speeding
Leaving the Scene of An Accident
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Operating on a Suspended License
Speeding
Leaving the Scene of An Accident
CHILD SUPPORT
Nonsupport (misdemeanor and contempt)
Flagrant Felony Nonsupport
Flagrant Felony Nonsupport
JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS
Detention Hearings [When the court decides whether to detain a child in a juvenile facility)
Preliminary hearings before trying a juvenile as a youthful offender in circuit court (When the Court decides whether to try a child as an adult. )
Status Offenses
• Beyond Control of School or Parent
• Habitual Truancy
• Possession of Alcohol or Tobacco by a Minor
• Runaway
Contempt of Court
Preliminary hearings before trying a juvenile as a youthful offender in circuit court (When the Court decides whether to try a child as an adult. )
Status Offenses
• Beyond Control of School or Parent
• Habitual Truancy
• Possession of Alcohol or Tobacco by a Minor
• Runaway
Contempt of Court
INCHOATE OFFENSES
Solicitation
Conspiracy
Attempt
Complicity
Conspiracy
Attempt
Complicity
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Felony Controlled Substance Endangerment to a Child
Felony Criminal Possession of a Forged Prescription
Manufacturing Methamphetamine
Unlawful Possession of a Methamphetamine Precursor
Marijuana Cultivation
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Public Intoxication
Prescription not in proper container
Theft of a Controlled Substance
Trafficking in Marijuana
Trafficking in Controlled Substances
• Controlled buys and reverse buys
• Confidential informants
• Firearm Enhancement KRS 218A.992
• Trafficking in a School Zone
Felony Criminal Possession of a Forged Prescription
Manufacturing Methamphetamine
Unlawful Possession of a Methamphetamine Precursor
Marijuana Cultivation
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Public Intoxication
Prescription not in proper container
Theft of a Controlled Substance
Trafficking in Marijuana
Trafficking in Controlled Substances
• Controlled buys and reverse buys
• Confidential informants
• Firearm Enhancement KRS 218A.992
• Trafficking in a School Zone
FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
Carrying Concealed Deadly Weapon
Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun
Firearm Enhancement KRS 218A.992
Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun
Firearm Enhancement KRS 218A.992
SEX OFFENSES
Incest
Indecent Exposure
Rape
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Misconduct
Sodomy
Indecent Exposure
Rape
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Misconduct
Sodomy
OTHER OFFENSES
Criminal Mischief
Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument
Criminal Trespass
Cruelty to Animals
• Violation of city’s vicious dog ordinance
Custodial Interference
Disorderly Conduct
Eavesdropping
Endangering the Welfare of a Minor
Escape
Falsely Reporting an Incident
Fleeing and Evading Police
Forgery
Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card
Giving Officer a False Name
Harassing Communications
Harassment
Hindering Prosecution or Apprehension
Inciting a Riot
Intimidating a Participant in the Legal Process
Kidnapping
Promoting Contraband
Prostitution
Resisting Arrest
Retaliating against a Participant in the Legal Process
Tampering with Physical Evidence
Tampering with a Prisoner Monitoring Device
Unlawful Imprisonment
Unlawful Transaction with a Minor
Violation of EPO/DVO
Felony Welfare Fraud
Unlawful Access to a Computer
No Insurance
Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument
Criminal Trespass
Cruelty to Animals
• Violation of city’s vicious dog ordinance
Custodial Interference
Disorderly Conduct
Eavesdropping
Endangering the Welfare of a Minor
Escape
Falsely Reporting an Incident
Fleeing and Evading Police
Forgery
Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card
Giving Officer a False Name
Harassing Communications
Harassment
Hindering Prosecution or Apprehension
Inciting a Riot
Intimidating a Participant in the Legal Process
Kidnapping
Promoting Contraband
Prostitution
Resisting Arrest
Retaliating against a Participant in the Legal Process
Tampering with Physical Evidence
Tampering with a Prisoner Monitoring Device
Unlawful Imprisonment
Unlawful Transaction with a Minor
Violation of EPO/DVO
Felony Welfare Fraud
Unlawful Access to a Computer
No Insurance
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Willenborg Russell Ireland PLLC
130 Park Place
Covington, Kentucky 41011
(859) 581-5177
(859) 581-5191 (Fax)
info@wrilawfirm.com
Important: Email does not create attorney-client relationship.
130 Park Place
Covington, Kentucky 41011
(859) 581-5177
(859) 581-5191 (Fax)
info@wrilawfirm.com
Important: Email does not create attorney-client relationship.