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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Kansas on
Q: I have a court appointment lawyer that isn't doing her job. Olathe is trying to put a case on me and I need some help.

I have stage 4 bone and breast cancer and this case is bogus

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Jun 15, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds incredibly stressful to be dealing with legal issues while managing your health. You have the right to effective legal representation, and if your court-appointed lawyer isn't doing their job, you can take steps to address this.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Kansas on
Q: What are some key cases establishing joint operations between two agencies and independent actions, esp. during searches

Looking to find cases that establish how courts determine whether or not two, or more, law enforcement agencies are acting in a joint operation OR if one (or more) of these agencies acted independently? Basically, LEA (law enforcement agency) A conducted a search warrant and let LEA B know that... View More

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answered on Jun 10, 2024

Understanding how courts determine whether law enforcement agencies are acting jointly or independently during searches is crucial. A key case in this area is **United States v. Reed**, 15 F.3d 928 (9th Cir. 1994). In this case, the court considered whether multiple agencies were operating as a... View More

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Q: where do I find lawyer for default of judgement ,an excessive force was used .
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answered on Mar 26, 2024

Finding a lawyer to address a default judgment, especially one involving excessive force, requires careful consideration. You can start by consulting local bar associations, which often have referral services to connect individuals with attorneys experienced in civil rights or personal injury law.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kansas on
Q: Can the police add a criminal charge to a police report after the case has been dismissed by the judge ?

Prosecutor says disorderly conduct and domestic battery are the same charge.

What type of lawyer will I need .?

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Aug 8, 2023

You need a criminal lawyer who regularly practices in the charging county . . . NOW. Whether you can be charged out of conduct from which another case was dismissed depends on whether the case was tried before the court, and if not whether the dismissal was "with prejudice". This forum... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights, Landlord - Tenant and Small Claims for Kansas on
Q: We'll have a pretty serious case that I have taken through small claims and now needs to go up to the Court of Appeal

Very serious tenant/landlord case in which has overwhelming evidence of illegal evection , harassment,descrimanation and slander of character ect I have all documents necessary it's put a huge emotional toll on my family I need help.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 21, 2022

Only a Kansas attorney could advise you here, but your question remains open for two weeks. Please keep in mind that appeals of any type in any jurisdiction are generally governed by narrow windows of time to take action. If you are contemplating an appeal, you could consider reaching out to Kansas... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Civil Rights for Kansas on
Q: My x boyfriend is wanting to get reimburse for the down payment he gave me for our house

He is wanting money back for down payment and part ownership to my house. He isn’t on the Mortage and never paid a payment but one. Is there a chance judge can grant him ownership to something he doesn’t owned? None of the bills is under his name. He isn’t on the deed or Mortage. He never put... View More

Scott C. Stockwell
Scott C. Stockwell
answered on Jul 7, 2021

Your question does not indicate that either your ex-boyfriend or you are asserting that you are common law married. If someone asserts common law marriage, the answer below might not apply.

Your "x" provided some money for the downpayment and made one mortgage payment. How much...
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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, Civil Rights and Education Law for Kansas on
Q: Can I sue a University if there degree is useless and didn't advance my career?

I'm in healthcare and have been a clinical associate, CNA and dental assistant. I graduated KU with a 147 credit bachelors of general studies. Now I have a bunch of student debt and the only jobs available for me pay the same or less than before I received my degree and I'm at risk of... View More

W. J. Winterstein Jr.
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W. J. Winterstein Jr.
answered on Dec 15, 2020

On the few facts you provide, it seems that you got what you enrolled and paid for at KU. I assume that you chose your field of study leading to your degree.

That may change somewhat if you have something from KU, in writing, promising you a better paying job/career than what you already...
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Q: 5:2019cv03004 need representation

Is a lawyer got interest in this case 5:2019cv03004

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 3, 2019

It might be difficult to solicit the services of a lawyer this way. This is more of a basic question-answer board, not a lawyer referral service. You could look up Kansas lawyers in the Find-a-Lawyer section on this site, conduct your own independent searches, or check the resources of the Kansas... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Civil Rights for Kansas on
Q: What does sections 441. 020 - 441. 040 mean?

I had a notice of terminating possession posted on my door

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on May 16, 2019

They are citations to Kansas statutes being used to do something.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Immigration Law for Kansas on
Q: Hello my brother is in jail police arrest him for 5 chargers like false documents ,been ilegal ,cros the border ?

The cuestion is can you guys help or do something he still waiting hes sentence ?he went to mexico and come back he had deportation order before he change his name how could you help ?he is on Missouri i what you to know he is sick so he need surgery he is on pain he is been here caming and going... View More

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Aug 14, 2018

Hire an attorney for him

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Kansas on
Q: Our house was raided by police saying they had a warrant which we never were shown or given. Is that legal?

We were sent to jail and still have not gotten a copy of a warrant or seen one. We were just told it was probable cause. Is this legal and what can we doif it's not legal?

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jul 20, 2018

You need to hire a lawyer. The lawyer will be able to investigate and analyze this

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Legal Malpractice for Kansas on
Q: Is this district clerk supposed to be drawing up documents on any paperwork.#2) And turning them into the courts signed

How long do they keep transcripts after the case is over.? District clerks are or are not supposed to be drawing up documents? My attorney didn't ask me but I'm pro see no attorney to ask that's why I'm on justia asking

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jul 12, 2018

Talk to your attorney

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Kansas on
Q: How long does an indigent inmate in a county jail have to wait for a reduction of a bond

A friend is being told since he can't make his bond he will not be released until June of 2017. FTA..driving with no licence..

Paul Stanko
Paul Stanko
answered on Nov 5, 2016

He can always demand a speedy trial.

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