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Understanding Self-Defense Laws in Kentucky
The use of force to protect yourself or someone else from imminent harm is widely recognized as a fundamental right and is protected in every state. However, how this right applies varies widely between states. Kentucky has provided more robust protections for those who use force in self-defense than many…
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Understanding Preliminary Hearings in Kentucky: Key Insights
Learn about the preliminary hearing process in Kentucky for felony charges, including rights, risks, and the role of defense attorneys. A defendant charged with a felony offense in the Commonwealth of Kentucky is entitled to a preliminary hearing. At that hearing, the judge will make a determination of whether there…
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Criminal Practice in Campbell County, Kentucky
Since opening Levinson Law LLC in August of 2023, I have located my office at 530 York Street in Newport, just two blocks from the Campbell County Courthouse. While I practice throughout Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area in Ohio, a significant amount of my business comes from Campbell…
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The Seizure of Cell Phones-Probable Cause On A Timer
During an investigation, police will often seize a suspect’s cell phone or phones. And one of the most common questions I get as a defense attorney is “Can the police do that?” And while the law gives police some latitude in investigating a case, there are constitutional limits on what…
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Who is a “Law-Abiding Citizen”? And does it matter?
As I discussed in my last blog post, the constitutionality of many current firearms regulations are in doubt following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Bruen. Since establishing an individual right to bear arms in Heller, the United States Supreme Court has yet to decide who can lawfully possess firearms. Despite…