Misdemeanor theft is a Class A misdemeanor in Kansas. Maximum penalty one year in county jail, a fine of up to $2,500.00 or both. The judge...

Do you report sell of tobacco to a minor ?

If you entered and successfully completed diversion you were never convicted. The case would have been dismissed. You were charged but not...

The prosecution is required to prove that you did something wrong. You are not required to prove that you did not. If it is a misdemeanor the...

Kansas courts can keep jurisdiction over a juvenile until they reach 22 and a half years of age. "Being on the run" does not mean that any...

What can my nephew do .. he got his 2nd MIP

First, he must stop drinking. The court and the prosecution take a very dim view of repeat offenders. A second MIP charge will be interpreted as...

My husband has court on the 16 for a domestic violence case and he had bonded out prior so the state picked it up so wat happen

He needs to appear when ordered to. That first appearance will merely be a scheduling conference. The court will give him a copy of the charges...

What is the statute of limitations for drug possestion in my city?

The general statute of limitations in Kansas is five years. You may have gotten lucky. If contacted by law enforcement do not talk about the...

HHow long does a felony warrent last?

Sometimes warrants are purged, but I don't think I have ever seen it on a felony. Sometimes if a case stays on warrant status too long the case...

During a noncustodial statement to law enforcement, what makes the difference for whether they want to record it or not?

I don't think you can read too much into an individual officer's actions in any particular situation. The law does not require them to record...

How long does a court have to charge you with a DUI that was charge wrong on ticket?

The statute of limitations for such a charge in Kansas is five years. It would be prudent to contact a local criminal defense attorney at this...