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Kentucky officials generally file theft charges based on the amount allegedly taken. As KY.gov explains, theft of goods or services worth less than $1,000 may classify as a misdemeanor. When prosecutors allege individuals took goods or services worth more than $1,000,...

Having a loved one in prison may fill you with concern about his or her well-being and ability to cope. You may desire to provide support, encouragement and comfort. Your effort to show support can make a considerable difference in the type of experience your family...

Your teenage son or daughter had an encounter with the police that ended with criminal charges. You both want to understand how the interaction affects college planning. The U.S. Department of Education explains how criminal charges affect federal student aid...

Parents often have higher stakes in divorce situations due to the presence of children. Naturally, both parents want to share involvement in their child's life, playing an active role and seeing the progression through all major milestones. While the conflict of...

When a judge assigns child support in any case, he or she understands circumstances may change in the future. The law also recognizes this and therefore provides the ability for both parties in a case to ask for modifications. As your child gets older or develops...

The word "mischief" conjures up images of playfulness and pranks, but Indiana law uses the term "criminal mischief" to define a number of activities that can result in serious penalties.  Here are the charges for violating Indiana Code 35-43-1-2 criminal mischief...

Trucking accidents and collisions often involve severe impacts and injuries due to the increased size of these vehicles. These accidents risk high damage costs for both the vehicles and physical safety of everyone involved. Recently, Texas legislators approved a bill...

Opioid abuse has reached a crisis level throughout the United States. However, it is more prevalent in some areas of the country than in others. Unfortunately, Kentucky is one of the states that the crisis has hit very hard. Over the past 20 years, opioids have...

Thankfully, you reduced your DUI sentence with help from a legal professional. Still, the mark remains on your criminal record, which you fear may negatively affect your job search. Chron offers insights into attaining employment with a drunk driving charge....

Facing criminal charges for a crime you did not commit can impact your life in detrimental ways. You may lose your job, watch important relationships deteriorate and feel the judgment from people whose trust you have lost. One of your rights is the right to file an...