Yes. In Northern Kentucky as around the state, an arresting officer has the choice of whether ot arrest or issue a citation to an individual charged with misdemeanors, even minor misdemeanors. The decision is often based on the attitude and cooperative nature of the person being charged.
As an experiencd criminal defense attorney I can usually infer the defendant’s attitude based on the number of charges as well as whether the person was issued a citation or arrested on the charges. Most individuals with charges such as Possession of Alcohol by a Minor, Alcohol Intoxication, and Open Container are typically issued a citation. If their attitude is one of defiance or uncooperation, they may be arrested.
If their defiance continues, they may face additional charges of Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest and/or Failure to Disperse. These additional charges create more problems than the original charges. Good advice is to be respectful and courteous to the police officers, even if you believe they are wrong.
If you have been charged with a crime in Northern kentucky, contact Michael Bouldin at 859-581-6453 or mwbouldin@fuse.net
