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Prosecutor says disorderly conduct and domestic battery are the same charge.
What type of lawyer will I need .?
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 
With this kind of case Agg. Indecent Liberties,chld<14; off>=18,lewd f/t
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answered on Aug 1, 2023
In cases involving serious criminal charges like Aggravated Indecent Liberties, which involve offenses against minors, the court may take certain measures to protect the safety and well-being of the child involved. This could include restraining orders or other protective orders that limit contact... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2023
This is common. I covered this issue in an industry trade magazine in an article, "Who Caused Your Injury?" The setting was a Fifth Circuit case involving a chief engineer on a 103-foot towing vessel. But the general principle could arise in many settings.
"WHO CAUSED YOUR... View More
Insurance and said covered 24 hours but the attorney said no $500 because not at that exact time is that legal?
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answered on Jul 25, 2023
Kansas, like in many other states, the law requires drivers to carry proof of insurance at all times while operating a motor vehicle. If you were issued a ticket for no proof of insurance and you did not have the required proof at the time of the traffic stop, it may be challenging to contest the... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2023
As the landowner who leased the property to someone else, you may have limited legal exposure if someone else's cattle get hit by a car on the leased land. Typically, the liability for such incidents would fall on the person who possesses or controls the property at the time of the accident,... View More
If I file for bankruptcy and he gets very upset and filed for divorce how would that affect my bankruptcy? Can he try to get me to pay the debt in the divorce?
answered on Jul 14, 2023
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
I will be traveling from KS to FL. It will be approximately 12-15 hours of travel time in 48 hours, in addition to an 8 hour conference. This is a required event. The first half of the trip will be during work hours, the second half after the conference will not be. How much of this travel time, if... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2023
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
When I applied for a lease at my "gated" community apartment complex, they had a working gate where a fob or a number code was needed to get in. When I moved in, the gate was removed for repairs and has not been replaced in about a year. Recently, my car was stolen. The apartment has... 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
Judge ordered my ex-wife to pay the electric bill in my name she ran up to 2400$, 1/2 of the phone bill and to sue her ex boyfriend for taking my USMC Items. What's my next step?
answered on Jun 23, 2023
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
answered on Jun 7, 2023
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
answered on May 28, 2023
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
Because the hospital failed to provide information in a timely manner. What should I do?
answered on May 16, 2023
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 turn 17 in november, and am adopted.
answered on May 14, 2023
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
Or if the doctor attempted to cover up his mistake and it was not found until later date would that date be considered the start of the time for limitations?
answered on Apr 25, 2023
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
answered on Apr 9, 2023
Their insurance should have to cover if the home owner (or renter) caused some kind of dangerous condition to cause your fall. If the fall was your fault and there was nothing wrong with the stairs, then you would likely not have a cause of action that would make their insurance liable. Best to... View More
My mom had a hysterectomy and the surgeon perforated her small bowel . Afterwards she went septic and into organ failure. She has had multiple surgeries and is leaking bile . Could you please advise ? Thank you
answered on Apr 8, 2023
Yes, it could be malpractice. Perforation of the bowel can happen with, or without malpractice. A perforation alone does not indicate malpractice.
Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to... View More
It says it's a default case and I do not remember being served the papers in 2019
answered on Apr 1, 2023
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks, and it looks like time is of the essence in your handling of the matter. No one here could evaluate the validity of the service based on your recollection - it would come down to affidavits from the process server... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2023
There is an old city ordinance which has not been enforced in Kansas City in a very long time that provides for a fine of fifty cents if you do.
One of the reasons many elected officials promote "Sunset" laws is that originally laws, ordinances, and regulations were passed with no... View More
my car was stolen in august and recovered 3 days later. i had comprehensive coverage and never recieved a rental and it took 6 months before they finally accepted the claim. i havent been able to work for those 6 months and during EUO the documents they showed me had been alterd. can i sue for all... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2023
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If the alterations you mention were material to the processing of the claim, that could be bad faith. EUOs are conducted under oath and they should reflect the facts without material alterations. One would need to... View More
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
The US Marshals Service is responsible for various law enforcement activities, including apprehending fugitives, protecting federal officials, and transporting prisoners. If someone is taken into custody by the US Marshals, they may be transported to a federal prison, such as the United States... View More
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