John H. Harralson, III has extensive experience practicing law in Jefferson County, Kentucky (Louisville) and the surrounding communities of Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Bullitt Counties. Although Mr. Harralson's practice is primarily in the area of criminal defense, he is affiliated with a full service law office.
As such, in house attorneys are able to represent individuals with personal injury claims or other civil cases and in family court matters involving divorce and child custody. The practice group also assists clients in business matters who wish to create limited liability entities including LLCs and corporations or those in need of help with contracts, transactions, buy/sell agreements and employment issues.
As such, in house attorneys are able to represent individuals with personal injury claims or other civil cases and in family court matters involving divorce and child custody. The practice group also assists clients in business matters who wish to create limited liability entities including LLCs and corporations or those in need of help with contracts, transactions, buy/sell agreements and employment issues.
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Criminal Law
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Criminal Law is a broad practice area comprised of many categories and types of crimes, some of which are detailed below. Generally, criminal cases are those initiated by a state or federal law enforcement agency or prosecutor's office seeking to impose some form of penalty against the defendant, often in the form of incarceration or fines.
Felonies
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Criminal cases which carry prison sentences of one year or more are considered felonies. In Kentucky, felonies fall into four "classes" based on the severity of the alleged crime. More common felonies include illegal possession or sale of certain "street" drugs or pharmaceuticals, thefts in excess of $500, burglary, robbery, serious assaults, sex crimes and illegal weapon possession.
Misdemeanors
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Cases which carry a maximum penalty of 365 days in the county jail (as opposed to a state prison) and/or a fine are considered misdemeanors in Kentucky. Common misdemeanors include possession or sale of small amounts of marijuana, simple assault, theft under $500 and various traffic offenses. While these cases are not as serious as felonies, it remains very important to have quality legal representation.
Dui
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Driving under the influence (DUI) is a "hot button" issue these days. Police and prosecutors are under tremendous political pressure from the media, MADD and others to "get tough" on suspected offenders. Conviction rates are very high. While Kentucky penalties for a first offense are not overly severe, second or subsequent offenses carry mandatory jail time, high fines, extended alcohol treatment and long term license suspensions.
Drugs
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The possession, sale or manufacture of illegal drugs and related crimes can be misdemeanors or felonies depending on the type of drug, one's criminal history and/or the amounts involved. All drug crimes potentially carry jail or prison time. In addition, a drug conviction can cause loss of employment and the inability to obtain student loans.
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