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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

The Kansas Lemon Law remains effective for one year from the date a qualifying new motor vehicle is sold to a consumer.

You can file your bankruptcy case and your divorce case on the same day. However, from a practical perspective, it may make more sense to get your bankruptcy behind you before filing for divorce. This is because, by having the debt discharged before the divorce, you reduce the number of issues that... View More

If you are your son's legal parent, you can go where you want with him unless there is a court custody order stating otherwise.

Well, in THEORY, the travel time is working time and your are entitled to be paid for it. In practice, the best thing for you to do is to discuss this with your employer beforehand and have an agreement as to how much you will be paid. Consider, how much would you have been paid if you were... View More

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answered on Jul 7, 2023

Property owners have a duty to maintain a reasonably safe and secure environment for their tenants. If it can be demonstrated that the apartment complex failed to fulfill this duty by not repairing the gate, not fixing the cameras, and not notifying tenants of known vulnerabilities, they may... View More

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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.

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

Don’t fall in the trap of paying the electric bill or her half of the phone bill.

Let the utility provider discontinue service.

Then get new electric service only for your separate residence with a different electricity provider and new cell phone service only for your own cell... View More

Your question remains open for a week, and it may be because this is something for a technical expert instead of an attorney. But even a technical expert can't offer a quick, direct response. They would want to know about the severity of the fire, damage to vehicle in terms of doors being... View More

Yes, but will need an attorney licensed in the State to sponsor and co-counsel.

Probably legal for each day that you drive the car without the front plate. Unfortunately the state legislatures don't issue citations to the people most responsible for this, car dealers that sell cars without all the plates. This case arises under traffic ticket law. You need to discuss... View More

Why did you get the citation? Probably following too closely. You have to maintain a proper following distance so you can stop in the event of an emergency. This situation arises in the area of traffic ticket law. You need to discuss with an attorney in your jurisdiction that specializes in this... View More

IMO the first thing you need to do is to determine if your property has a utility easement (most do) and if the box installed by the internet provider is within the easement (sometimes, they do make mistakes).

If the box falls within a utility easement, you most likely can't do... View More

Your question begins by referencing a written agreement. You should consult with an attorney about the enforceability of that agreement. The general things you report having been told may or may not apply. Do not delay in consulting with an attorney before the alleged increase in rent.

Being issued a license to drive and driving on state and federal highways is a privilege, not a right. You can lose that privilege if you are a habitual offender and the state revokes your license. Being self employed, or needing to drive for work is not a defense to habitual offenses. Any... View More

I don't think you are in Kansas any more, Toto. This is sooo strange. If the ticket is written for a different person, it could be that the police officer handed you the wrong copy. You need to check with the court to see if you are scheduled for an appearance on a traffic ticket and go to... View More

A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. You may need to consult with a local attorney on this, but you could first reach out to the Kansas Department of Insurance to see if they could offer guidance. Departments of insurance nationwide monitor and oversee... View More

I am very concerned for you. Please seek out the assistance of an agency for at-risk youth or even the department of job and family services. I am assuming since you are still working a job you are within the same community as your parents, You may ask the school and work to change your address... View More

As a general rule, the two year statute of limitations starts to run from the first day that the injured person could have reasonably discovered that the negligence occurred. If the doctor covered up his negligence, then there is likely a strong argument that the two years does not start to run... View More