What type of charges would qualify me for a court appointed attorney? Do you have to be at risk of jail time to qualify?

Yes, you will only be eligible for a court appointed defense attorney if you are facing jail time. The court will not appoint one for a traffric...

Is it possible to get a charge reduced once you have been convicted

Realistically the case cannot be likely reduced at this point. Expungement is a good possibility however. Contadct a local criminal defense...

Mr. Fry is quite correct. In Kansas a completed diversion results in the dismissal of the case. You were never convicted if you completed the...

I BORROWED 500.00 FROM AN INTERNET PAYDAY LENDER...I GAVE FALSE INFORMATION CONCERNING ,THAT I CLAIMED TO OWN MY HOME WHEN IN

First the lender does not file criminal charges, the State of Kansas does, through the district attorney. Second, do not post any more statements...

Ticket for driving without a license?

It is unlikely you will go to jail over this offense. Make sure you know when and where your court is and arrive early. You should consider...

Can an officer search my vehicle after arresting me (detain me) and putting me into his patrol car?

The no insurance is a Class B misdemeanor in Kansas. It is punishable by up to six months in the county jail and a fine of up to $1,500.00. The...

Whether to tell an employer about it or not is not really a legal question. If someone looks at the court record where you were charged it will...

If someone makes up a story about being raped and tortured and names their attacker, are they guilty of a crime?

Making up a crime and reporting it to the police is a crime in Kansas. Asking or encouraging you to harm the friend would b e a crime in Kansas. ...

Can you be charged with possession of a firearm after former convictions if the gun was not on you when you were arrested,

Can you be charged? Absolutely! Will there be enough evidence to convict you? No way to say for sure. What I can say for sure is that you need an...

If I fail diversion for a dui can I get probation?

Usually the answer will be yes, however that can vary depending on why your diversion was revoked and the attitude of the prosecutor. If convicted...