Kentucky’s county attorneys handle the legal nuts and bolts that keep local government running smoothly. County attorneys’ terms are four years, and they are not term-limited. In Kentucky, county attorneys handle all misdemeanor crimes in District Court, while the elected commonwealth’s attorney prosecutes felonies in Circuit Court. The two offices often collaborate on investigations and […]
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Wil Schroder announces intent to run for Campbell County Attorney
Wil Schroder, current senior counsel to Kentucky’s Attorney General, former two-term state senator, and felony prosecutor, announced his candidacy for Campbell County Attorney. Currently serving as Senior Counsel to Attorney General Russell Coleman, Schroder plays a role in “protecting Kentucky families, overseeing the commonwealth’s opioid abatement commission, and working with prosecutors across the commonwealth,” per […]
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Campbell County Attorney Releases Changes to Local Court Services
Campbell County Attorney Steven Frazen releases information about services at the Campbell County Courts and related offices. (Img: Campbell County Attorney website) Editor’s Note: The following information was provided by Steven J. Franzen, Campbell County Attorney — In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the way services are being provided by our office and the local […]
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Campbell County Attorney: Fake IDs Carry Serious Consequences
Information from the County Attorney’s Office By Steven J. Franzen, Campbell County Attorney Every year there appears to be a rise in the use of fake identification cards by students. Many teenagers have obtained fake identification cards or driver’s licenses, or used another person’s driver’s license or identification card, in order to purchase alcohol or […]
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When Can My Child Babysit Their Siblings?
Steven Franzen. Provided. By Steve Franzen, Campbell County Attorney With summer upon us and school being out till the fall, I thought it may be helpful to discuss when it is or is not appropriate to leave a child home alone or allowing a child to babysit younger siblings. Parents have many concerns when it […]
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Campbell County Prosecutors Try First “Importing Heroin” Case With Heroin Bill Provisions
“The Heroin Bill” (Senate Bill 192) Was Signed Into Law March 25, 2015 Fort Thomas Police Officer, Brandon Laffin. FTM file. The wheels of justice were freshly oiled last March when a bipartisan effort turned out Senate Bill 192, known as The Heroin Bill. Passage of the bill was a top priority of legislators throughout […]
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Kentucky Compulsory School Attendance
By Steve Franzen, Campbell County Attorney With the new school year well under well, I thought it may be helpful to discuss the issue of compulsory school attendance. Under Kentucky Law, every child between the age of six (6) and sixteen (16) is required to be enrolled and attend a public or private school unless […]
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Campbell County Attorney: Power of Attorney
Steven J. Franzen. Provided. By Steven J. Franzen, Campbell County Attorney Frequently, our office is asked about a Power of Attorney and its applicability as a commonly used legal document. A Power of Attorney is a legal document that assigns another person to take care of your affairs for you. The person assigned, your agent, […]
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Passing School Buses – Campbell County, Kentucky
By Steven J. Franzen, Campbell County Attorney Steven J. Franzen, Campbell County Attorney. Provided. With schools back in session, it may be helpful to review Kentucky’s laws concerning passing school buses. Prior to stopping a school bus for picking up or letting off children, a bus driver is required to activate amber flashing signal lamps. […]
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Campbell County Attorney’s Office: Guardianship
By Steven J. Franzen, Campbell County Attorney Campbell County Attorney Steven Franzen. Provided. The County Attorney’s Office often gets calls concerning guardianships and what needs to be done to establish a guardianship. This article will review some of Kentucky’s laws concerning guardianships. A guardianship is a legal relationship between a capable adult (a guardian) and […]