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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kansas on
Q: What type of attorney do I need for the police giving favoritism in a DV case ?

Long story short,my ex and I were arrested on disorderly conduct My ex works for the prison i'm sure there was favoritism played in there somewhere the police and prosecuter never Looked at the evidence. My attorney at the time advised me to go. Make a battery report myself 4 times the police... View More

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answered on Oct 9, 2024

You should look for a criminal defense attorney who has experience with cases involving police misconduct or favoritism. These attorneys understand the complexities of the legal system and can help you navigate issues where there may have been bias or improper handling of your case.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Kansas on
Q: If a final settlement says all assets divided equally between two siblings, can the executor disperse differently?

Kansas. He dispersed the money to the siblings' children along with an extra 20,000 for one of them (his daughter) for work as POA prior to person dying. IF the named people for the 50/50 are ok with it is this ok? Or does this need to be done through court or passed along to their children... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Kansas on
Q: Have any info on active Kansas civil cases regarding residents fighting for right to keep backyard chickens?

I live in Park, KS (Gove county) Doing battle with city over keeping chickens. Park, rural 5 sq blocks with pop 115. Jan 2023: 37 of 68 residents signed petition to amend ordinance against farm animals ask to allow chickens. March 2023: Turned down. Discovered there was no valid ordinance.... View More

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answered on Oct 8, 2024

You have the right to challenge the new ordinance, especially if it was enacted after you began keeping chickens under previous permissions. Since there was no valid ordinance before and the mayor initially allowed the chickens in a pasture, you might argue that the city is acting inconsistently or... View More

Q: I filed a motion for continuance by sending it to the clerks email, she didn't file it.

I filed a motion for continuance by sending it to the clerks email, she didn't file it. I was not made aware of this until the following day. The clerk said I was not allowed to file this via email. The hearing continued without me, again, unknown by me. The reason I filed the continuance... View More

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answered on Oct 6, 2024

It sounds like you may have a strong argument to appeal based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the ADA, public entities, including courts, are required to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to services. If your... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Kansas on
Q: I’m seeking a comprehensive understanding of a specific clause in my custody agreement

“Father and Mother shall have joint legal custody regarding the decision-making rights, responsibilities, and authority relating to the educational, extracurricular, and childcare decisions of the child.”

Could you explain, in depth, what this means, particularly regarding the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Foreclosure for Kansas on
Q: Aug I got forbearance transferred loan in sept in Dec new servicer tried to foreclose . Destroyed my credit what can I d

They destroyed my credit and took thousands out of escrow for legal fees. This was all illegally done! I want to sue them

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for Kansas on
Q: What do I do if the prosecutor is trying 2 get my fiance a domestic case&he won't consider what I'm trying to tell him?

there's a domestic case out for my fiance from an argument we had on December 31st 2023 and I had filled out a statement granted I have bipolar and the sheriff showed up right after argument I didn't have time to cool off and I wrote some stuff in my statement that isn't correct and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Kansas on
Q: I have proof of walmart price fraud. Can I do anything with this?

Walmart advertised price changes once added to cart to pay. Advertised as $6.97 both on website and in the app and once added to cart it becomes $7.44.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Education Law for Kansas on
Q: Can my juvenile son be arrested and sent to detention without having committed a crime or interrogated during intake?

He was sitting in his friends car out of the school. The principal called the police on them. THe police ended up searching the other boys vehicle and found 43 grams of marijuana bagged to sell. To which he repeated told school officials and law enforcement that it was all his and it was his... View More

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answered on Sep 30, 2024

It sounds like your son may have been treated unfairly, and there are several aspects of this situation that need to be looked into. While it's common for juveniles to be detained for truancy, being arrested and questioned about a crime without clear charges, especially when another person... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Kansas on
Q: Got pulled over and taken to jail but they didn’t find anything
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answered on Sep 30, 2024

If you were pulled over, searched, and arrested but nothing was found, it's essential to understand the legal basis for your stop and arrest. Police need reasonable suspicion to pull you over and probable cause to arrest you. Without any evidence, your arrest may raise questions about whether... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Kansas on
Q: Got pulled over and searched my car and got arrested they didn’t find anything
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answered on Sep 30, 2024

If you were pulled over, searched, and arrested but nothing was found, it's essential to understand the legal basis for your stop and arrest. Police need reasonable suspicion to pull you over and probable cause to arrest you. Without any evidence, your arrest may raise questions about whether... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Kansas on
Q: I bought a car from an individual and haven’t received the title yet so I can’t register it.can i drive it without a tag

until I get the title? or can I use another tag in my name?

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Juvenile Law for Kansas on
Q: My wife and I bought an iPhone for my 12 yr old stepson. His dad doesn’t want him to have it while in his care. Ks vs Mo

His dad and mom do not get along but for tax purposes, my wife is the custodial parent even though time is split evenly. David (son) wants his phone but his dad went through it without David’s consent and took screen shots of his conversations with his mom. Nothing derogatory was in those texts.... View More

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answered on Sep 30, 2024

In this situation, it’s important to look at the custody arrangement and any legal agreements regarding decision-making for your stepson. While your wife may be the custodial parent for tax purposes, decisions about things like phone use can still be a shared matter, especially when time is split... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kansas on
Q: I am in KS on Parole from FL, supervised by KS. whose rules and laws have Primacy? Specifically - KS has DAY-FOR-DAY,

KS has DAY-FOR-DAY, FL does not. Am I entitled to early release per KS policy?

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Kansas on
Q: can i put down my dog myself if i cant afford to have a vet do it

my dog is sick and i cant afford to pay for treatment or to put them down can i end there suffering myself

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Kansas on
Q: I have an employee who had a pled guilty to a charge of Making false information in 2006 and is married to a US citizen

The charge was filed in the state of Kansas by HUD. I've found that I can petition to have that expunged. If the expungement is granted, will he have an issue applying for citizenship because of that felony? He has been married for 10+ years and has a 16 year old daughter with legal... View More

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answered on Sep 27, 2024

Expungements generally do not impact immigration processes and procedures. While it might be a good idea to go through the expungement process for many reasons, an applicant for immigration benefits is required to disclose all criminal matters to DHS and USCIS. It will take a deep analysis of the... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Communications Law and Education Law for Kansas on
Q: Can I record but not tell everyone I'm recording?

I live in Kansas and my son is having problems at school with a teacher. I'm wondering if I put a recorder in his pocket if he has to tell the teachers that he is recording this meeting.

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