Boating Under the Influence in Kentucky: What a BUI Really Means
TL;DR: Boating while intoxicated in Kentucky is a real criminal charge, but it is not a DUI. It has its own statute, KRS 235.240, separate from the DUI law that governs cars. The alcohol limit is the same 0.08, implied consent applies on the water, and refusing a test is its own offense. The penalties, […]
How a DUI Affects Your CDL in Kentucky
How a DUI Affects Your CDL in Kentucky TL;DR: If you hold a commercial driver’s license in Kentucky, a DUI is a threat to your livelihood, not just your license. Behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle your limit is 0.04, half the 0.08 that applies to everyone else, and any detectable alcohol on duty […]
Third DUI in Kentucky: What You’re Facing and How to Fight It.
Third DUI in Kentucky: What You’re Facing and How to Fight It TL;DR: A third DUI in Kentucky is still a misdemeanor, not a felony, but it sits at the very top of the misdemeanor range. Under KRS 189A.010, a third offense within ten years carries 30 days to 12 months in jail, a $500 […]
How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in Kentucky?
The honest answer is that a DUI conviction stays on your Kentucky criminal record permanently unless you take steps to expunge it. There is no automatic expiration, no rolling drop-off, and no point at which the conviction simply disappears. That said, the practical impact of a DUI on your life changes over time, and Kentucky […]