Felonies

Louisville Felony Attorney

Facing a Felony Charge? Get Guidance Backed by More Than 40 Years of Experience

A felony accusation can threaten your liberty, employment, finances, and family responsibilities. The charge classification, available evidence, prior record, and procedural stage can all affect potential penalties, bond conditions, pretrial motions, and defense options.

We defend people accused of offenses ranging from misdemeanors to complex felonies. Before discussing the allegations with law enforcement or others, it’s important to understand how those statements could affect the case.

Call (502) 822-2074 for a free consultation with a felony lawyer about the charge, upcoming court dates, and your immediate legal options.

A Felony Defense Built Around the Evidence & Your Priorities

Attorney Larry Simon has more than 40 years of criminal defense experience and has represented thousands of people in state and federal courts. His professional recognition includes the Frank E. Haddad, Jr. Award for exceptional achievement in criminal defense in 2012 and the Louisville Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award in 1992.

We provide personalized attention, honest guidance, and clear explanations throughout the legal process. Depending on the evidence and your objectives, our work may include negotiations, motion practice, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy.

What We Examine in a Felony Defense Review

Our initial work may include reviewing the charging document, investigating the circumstances surrounding an arrest, and evaluating the prosecution’s evidence. We also examine whether law enforcement followed constitutional requirements during searches, seizures, questioning, and identification procedures.

A case review may address:

Charge elements: Whether the prosecution has evidence supporting every fact it must prove
Constitutional issues: Whether evidence or statements may be challenged through pretrial motions
Witness and forensic evidence: Whether accounts, test results, or identification evidence are reliable and admissible
Resolution options: The risks associated with negotiations, trial, and potential sentencing outcomes

A negotiated resolution isn’t automatically the right choice. We assess any offer against the evidence, potential penalties, available defenses, and your priorities rather than approaching every felony charge the same way.

Kentucky Felony Classes & Potential Prison Terms

Kentucky classifies felonies as capital offenses and Class A, Class B, Class C, or Class D felonies. Unless another law provides a different penalty, the authorized terms of imprisonment generally are:

Class A felony: 20 to 50 years or life
Class B felony: 10 to 20 years
Class C felony: 5 to 10 years
Class D felony: 1 to 5 years

The classification alone doesn’t determine a sentence or predict how a case will end. The specific offense, prior record, plea or trial posture, and other Kentucky sentencing provisions can affect the penalties under consideration. Some offenses may also carry post-incarceration supervision requirements.

How a Persistent Felony Offender Allegation Can Affect Sentencing

A persistent felony offender allegation is a sentencing enhancement based on qualifying prior felony convictions. Kentucky recognizes separate classifications, and an allegation may change the sentencing range if a conviction occurs.

Whether the statute applies depends on details such as the defendant’s age, prior convictions, sentence history, release status, timing, and current charge. It may also affect eligibility for probation, shock probation, conditional discharge, or parole. We review the complete record before advising a client about potential exposure.

How a Felony Case Moves Through Jefferson County Courts

A Louisville felony case may involve an initial appearance, bond or custody proceedings, grand jury review, indictment, discovery, motions, negotiations, and trial preparation. A grand jury indictment is a formal accusation that allows the prosecution to proceed. It isn’t a determination of guilt.

Jefferson Circuit Court’s Criminal Division handles felony cases indicted by the Jefferson County Grand Jury, along with cases processed through the Commonwealth Attorney’s rocket docket program. The order and timing of proceedings vary with custody status, court action, prosecution decisions, and other case-specific circumstances.

Defense Issues We May Examine in a Felony Case

We evaluate the facts, applicable Kentucky statutes, discovery, and procedural history to identify issues that may warrant further investigation or litigation.

Potential considerations include:

Unlawful searches, seizures, or questioning
Unreliable witness or identification evidence
Mistaken identity or an alibi
Lack of legally required intent
Self-defense when supported by the facts and law
Failure to prove an essential element of the charge

The strategy may change as witness accounts, forensic evidence, court rulings, and prosecution offers develop. We explain how each development could affect negotiations, pretrial motions, trial preparation, or sentencing advocacy.

When Kentucky Felony Expungement May Be Available

Kentucky permits expungement of certain felony charges and convictions, but eligibility is limited. The offense, disposition, waiting period, complete criminal history, and statutory exclusions must all be reviewed.

Most eligible Class D felony convictions are subject to the requirements of KRS 431.073. A felony charge that didn’t result in an indictment may follow a separate process with different timing requirements. Felony expungement eligibility shouldn’t be assumed from the offense class alone.

Speak With a Louisville Felony Attorney

A free initial consultation gives you an opportunity to discuss the allegations and learn which decisions require attention next. Be prepared to identify the charge, court location, upcoming dates, custody or bond status, and any prior convictions or pending cases. A consultation can clarify your options, but it isn’t a promise about the outcome.

At The Simon Law Office, we combine personalized attention with honest explanations and case-specific planning. Our firm is accredited by the Better Business Bureau, and we keep clients informed as their cases move through the Jefferson County court system.

Call (502) 822-2074 to discuss your case with our felony defense attorney in a free consultation.

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The moment you walk through our firms doors, we will do everything within our power to help you obtain the peace of mind you deserve. Our Louisville criminal defense attorneys will address each of your concerns, inform you of your rights, and begin to guide you down the path that best suits your needs.

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