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The back story to this, I was stopped because my license plate was obstructed due to the cover being dirty. Upon wiping the cover it was discovered that the plate cover was tinted slightly and my license plates were expired. While my vehicle is not properly registered I do have insurance and a... View More 
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answered on Jan 28, 2025
During a routine traffic stop, an officer generally cannot open your car door without your consent unless specific circumstances justify it. The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures, meaning that law enforcement must have probable cause, a warrant, or exigent... View More
he even pled guilty to all charges because he felt like he had to get back to the jail because it was being infiltrated. That was his delusion. He has many more. He even said that to the judge he ignored it his lawyer I’m sorry, but she wasn’t good at all, they have constantly sent him up to... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
I'm really sorry you're going through this difficult time with your son. It must be incredibly frustrating and heartbreaking to see him struggle and feel that the support he needs isn't being provided.
Have you considered reaching out to a legal advocate or an organization... View More
I proved that he was lying in court and won! OAH 24Y0003 Because of him and his lies my children were adopted to someone else and I will never see them again. I had these children for over 2 years. They were just 2 months, 1 and 2 when I got them. The biological parents signed over parental rights... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
I'm so sorry you're going through this difficult situation. It's important to reach out to a family law attorney who can help you understand your legal options and guide you through the process of potentially regaining custody of your children.
You may consider filing an... View More
On 10/31/2024 the enclosed response was sent to my husband & he would like to know if they granted or denied? Please explain clearly to me what this means: The court notes the parties' responses to the court's show cause order.
This court lacks original jurisdiction over this... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2024
This is something that a Kansas attorney must advise on, but your question remains open for a month, and you mention that it is very important to you.
I am not familiar with the structure of the Kansas court system, and I am not familiar with the citations of Kansas case law referenced... View More
Officer stopped someone on the street who is not on probation or any kind of paper and ask if they can search. Person doesn’t consent but they do anyway.
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answered on Oct 22, 2024
In Kansas, police officers have the authority to stop and search someone on the street if they have a reasonable suspicion that the person is involved in criminal activity. This doesn't require the individual to be on probation or have any prior records. The officer must be able to articulate... View More
And the kbi actually takes your case and convicts The police officers in a court of law 4 illegally breaking and entering and criminal damage to property and the 2 police officers get fired do you have a basis to Sue for civil rights since it was your house they broke into even though the KB I has... View More
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
Yes, you may have the right to file a civil lawsuit for civil rights violations even after the criminal case has been resolved. Criminal convictions of the officers do not prevent you from seeking additional damages through a civil case. You can sue the city or the police department for actions... View More
Under testimony he admitted the allegations were false. DCF adopted my kids to someone else. My kids were 2,3 and 4. It's been a year, it took that long to go to court. These were foster kids i was adopting. I had them for over two years, the youngest was only a couple months old. He had no... View More
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answered on Oct 14, 2024
I'm truly sorry you're going through this difficult situation with your children. It must be incredibly painful to see your family separated under such circumstances.
You may have options to explore further legal action, especially since there was an admission that the allegations... View More
I recently was scheduled for a pretrial conference. I was unable to attend because of a disability and I electronically submitted a motion for continuance stating this. The clerk did not accept the motion I later learned via email. I do not know if the pretrial conference was rescheduled, or if... View More
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answered on Oct 13, 2024
I'm sorry you're experiencing this frustration. Start by visiting the courthouse in person if possible. Sometimes face-to-face interactions can yield the information you need when electronic or phone attempts fail.
Next, consider reaching out to a legal aid organization or an... View More
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answered on Oct 13, 2024
If you’re recording the police on a public sidewalk in Wichita, Kansas, you generally have the right to do so without being required to provide identification. The First Amendment protects your right to observe and document public officials in public spaces. As long as you’re not interfering... View More
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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answered on Sep 24, 2024
When police search you after you've denied consent, whether or not the search is legal depends on the circumstances. If they have probable cause, a valid search warrant, or if certain exceptions apply, like exigent circumstances, the search may still be lawful. Just refusing consent does not... View More
Everything was taken off my grandma’s grave site and placed on top of her headstone. They were in accordance with the policies. None of the other sites around her (in clear violation) were touched. We want to be able to see if/who is vandalizing her grave. The city claims it is not their... View More
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answered on Sep 22, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a frustrating situation, and I understand why you’d want to install a video-only device to protect your grandmother's grave. City-owned cemeteries generally have the authority to enforce specific rules or policies regarding what can be placed on a... View More
I was detained for more then 72 hours (4-5 days) in a holding cell with no court and never told of my charges, followed by 1wk in general population before being told I was being charged with felony impersonation of a cop or bails bonds man and then spent another month or so in jail. The real... View More
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answered on Sep 19, 2024
It sounds like you went through a very difficult and unfair experience. If you were held for more than 72 hours without being told of the charges against you or given a court appearance, that could be a violation of your rights. In most cases, after an arrest, you should be brought before a judge... View More
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answered on Sep 8, 2024
In Kansas, a felon is generally prohibited from owning any firearm, including black powder and antique replicas. The laws in Kansas align with federal regulations, which restrict felons from possessing firearms, regardless of whether they are modern or antique. However, there are exceptions for... View More
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