DUI Defense

Kentucky ranks 8th nationally in DUI enforcement, with over 17,000 DUI arrests each year and approximately 192 alcohol-related traffic deaths annually. A DUI conviction carries severe consequences including jail time, license suspension, heavy fines, and a permanent criminal record. Attorney Ashley Larmour provides aggressive DUI defense to challenge the evidence against you and protect your driving privileges.

Kentucky BAC Limits

Kentucky enforces strict blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits depending on the type of driver:

• Standard Drivers (21+) — 0.08% BAC or higher
• Commercial Drivers — 0.04% BAC or higher
• Drivers Under 21 — 0.02% BAC or higher (zero-tolerance policy)

Breathalyzer Refusal Consequences

Kentucky's implied consent law means that by driving on Kentucky roads, you have already consented to chemical testing. Refusing a breathalyzer or blood test triggers automatic consequences separate from any criminal penalties:

• Automatic license suspension
• Refusal can be used as evidence against you in court
• Refusal is treated as an aggravating factor, increasing penalties

Enhanced Penalty Factors

Kentucky law identifies six aggravating factors that significantly increase DUI penalties:

• Excessive Speed — Driving 30+ mph over the speed limit while impaired
• Wrong Direction — Traveling the wrong way on a limited-access highway
• Injury or Death — Causing an accident resulting in serious injury or fatality
• High BAC — Blood alcohol concentration of 0.15% or higher
• Test Refusal — Refusing to submit to chemical testing
• Child Passenger — Transporting a child under 12 years of age while impaired

How We Defend DUI Cases

Attorney Ashley Larmour scrutinizes every element of your DUI arrest, including the legality of the traffic stop, the administration of field sobriety tests, breathalyzer calibration and maintenance records, and proper procedure for blood draws. Errors in any of these areas can lead to reduced charges or dismissal.