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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Kansas on
Q: I was not read my Miranda rights within 24 hours of my arrest, is the arrest and charges invalid?
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Oct 1, 2023

Yes, but it is likely any statement you made while in custody can’t be used against you.

They can, however, offer testimony from witnesses and other evidence to try to prove your guilt.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Environmental for Kansas on
Q: Can you be charged a misdemeanor for not having water on? And can you be a mayor and a code enforcement officer?
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answered on Jul 18, 2023

In Kansas, the specific laws and regulations regarding water usage and requirements may vary depending on local ordinances and circumstances. While I can't give you a straight answer on the misdemeanor charge, it's crucial to understand that local authorities may have their own rules and... View More

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Q: If a defendant signs a plea bargain and. Decides they don't want. To take the plea bargain can they do that?
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answered on Jun 26, 2023

A defendant generally does not have an automatic right to withdraw from a signed plea bargain, but the court may consider allowing withdrawal under specific circumstances. The court's decision is based on its discretion and the presence of valid reasons or considerations of justice.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Collections for Kansas on
Q: If I'm arrested for a class a misdemeanor charge in Missouri after statue of limitations runs out will I get my bond bac
Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jun 25, 2023

If you post the entire bail, you get it back. If you purchase a bail bond, you get no refund.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Municipal Law for Kansas on
Q: Im on community corrections in ford county ks The urine testing procedure can not be legal!! They have an empty
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answered on Mar 2, 2023

I'm sorry, your question seems to be incomplete. Could you please provide more context and clarify your question?

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Q: Is it illegal for a police officer to take a screen shot of a work email and share it with a friend who reitired a cop

Would this be a computer crime or invasion of privacy

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 9, 2023

It depends on the facts and circumstances. A lot of people take screenshots of work (and personal) emails to share with others later.

It depends on the content and why they are sharing it.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Kansas on
Q: I am trying to get expunged. My probation was supervised and I got the 30 for 30 program, am I still on Probation?

I know where I am confused, due to this is my 1st offense.

I don't know if I'm still on P&P... Nor when I can start procedures to get expungement

Scott C. Stockwell
Scott C. Stockwell
answered on Aug 4, 2022

Most offenses in Kansas may be expunged if the conditions set forth in the expungement statute (K.S.A. 21-6614) are met. Depending upon the specific crime, there is a waiting period of three or five years (with a few exceptions of one, seven and ten year waiting periods) from completion of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Criminal Law for Kansas on
Q: I was pulled over for speeding and ended up with possession of controlled substance. Can the evidence be suppressed.

The officer never addressed the initial reason for the traffic stop. I believe he was on a "fishing expedition "and went beyond the scope of the initial reason for the stop. He questioned me in his car until I felt I had no choice, but to consent because of the things that were said. He... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on May 30, 2022

You should immediately hire a criminal defense attorney licensed in the State of Missouri to investigate your search and seizure issues as well as build your defense to the criminal charges. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Real Estate Law, Traffic Tickets and Constitutional Law for Kansas on
Q: When charged in Kansas and elements of the statue are missing from what happened

My attorney has not been able to get my discovery and this case is 8 months old he tells me that the courts won't talk to him maby because he is from out of town. He says the only way he believes I can get the discovery is if I fill out a application for Diversion. I told him I believe the... View More

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answered on Mar 22, 2022

It sounds like your attorney is doing his job. Either plead guilty or start preparing for Trial, and a possible appeal. It does not appear that further Discovery will help any more than what you already know.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kansas on
Q: I got pulled over for traffic violation searched my car found drugs I was arrested cause I locked keys in my car the

And they said they were searching it anyways is that legal

Richard W. Noel
Richard W. Noel
answered on Mar 12, 2022

There's not really enough information to give you any real advice. However generally a traffic stop by itself does not allow an officer to search your vehicle unless he sees, hears, smells something that rises to probable cause. If you had something in plain view, that's enough. Otherwise... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Kansas on
Q: When can a felon own a gun in Kansas again? It’s been 6 years, no other infractions. Was att agg robbery.

Level 3 person felony I believe was where it fell on the table.

Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Feb 14, 2021

You would either to have your convictions expunged or pardoned. Even then, it becomes more of an issue on the federal level.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kansas on
Q: Welfare check in KS. Someone requested for my residence. I was not in danger, just had a argument with boyfriend.

The argument was resolved. Few minutes later, loud pounding at my door. Idk who it was, I knew it wasn't my BF. They said police here for walfare check. I then said I didn't request one. Open door slightly and told them ok I am good. They ask can they come in I said no I don't want... View More

Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Feb 11, 2021

I'd recommend either getting a public defender or hiring a criminal defense attorney.

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Q: I plead guilty to attempted armed robbery and another non person felony in 2015. When can I own a firearm in KS again?
Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Feb 9, 2021

The issue is more about the federal restrictions on firearms, so even if Kansas were to allow you to have firearms again, the federal government won't.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kansas on
Q: Will I go to jail with 4 assault charges?
Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Jan 28, 2021

If you were found guilty of four separate assault charges, then yes you would most likely go to jail.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Appeals / Appellate Law and Legal Malpractice for Kansas on
Q: Coerced and Bullied. Wrongfully accused and incarcerated. Taken advantage of. Public officially abused and Harrassed.
Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Jan 28, 2021

Could you provide more information so we can better answer your question?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kansas on
Q: Under millar, knight and vego 10th cir. Is asking for email and media id UNCONSTITIONAL? For SO's
Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Jan 28, 2021

Could you rephrase your question? I can't understand it.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kansas on
Q: What is considered aiding abetting or accessory?

This 16yr old boy gets a ride from his older sister,upon getting out he takes a bag full of guns. she does nothing to retrieve them from him. He ends up killing someone with one of these guns. would that fall under this category?

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answered on Jan 12, 2021

Based on the limited facts presented in the question, this is highly unlikely to meet the definition of aiding and abetting or accessory. There must be some knowledge and/or voluntary participation in the crime. If the sister's only "involvement" is seeing the boy take the guns, and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Kansas on
Q: Can an entire book be entered as evidence in court?

I know that civil procedure limits the number of words in complaints, but if I basically wrote an entire book, 70,000 words, as a witness statement, can this be introduced as evidence in a court of law?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 26, 2020

A Kansas criminal appeals attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In civil court, either original jurisdiction or on appeal, a judge with a busy docket is not going to have patience for something like that. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Criminal Law for Kansas on
Q: What is the penalty for having a 6 point racing harness installed in a daily driven street car?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 16, 2020

A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Additionally, this is not a safety issue that most traffic ticket or car accident attorneys deal with on a regular basis. It's performance gear and other than the usual federal transportation regs, state vehicle... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property, Land Use & Zoning and Criminal Law for Kansas on
Q: are parking lots private property in missouri? Asking in regards to dumpster diving/ abandoned property.

My friend was walk through a parking lot and a cop approached her telling her to stay out of all parking lots because they are private property. We dumpster dive and want to remain in standing with the law.

Gregory Byrnes
Gregory Byrnes
answered on Apr 14, 2020

Yes. However, there is a gray area because they can be available to the public for their appropriate use (ie. using Walmart's parking lot to purchase goods at Walmart). Additionally, dumpster diving is also also a gray area and can be private or public depending on the jurisdiction and... View More

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