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How should I ask my lawyer to try & get my probation amended by a judge so I can serve alcohol in a restaurant?
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Answered on December 17, 2012
Your judge retains authority to amend conditions of your probation. Make sure the issue is addressed before working un such a restaurant. Call...
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Can something be considered a previous conviction if it happened AFTER an event you are being charged with.
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Answered on December 13, 2012
Yes for purposes of felony sentencing in Kansas. A prior conviction is any conviction existing at the time of sentencing in the current case. The...
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Arrested for criminal trespassing, court date still to come, whats chance of cased dismissed & effects on eligibility of CCL?
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Answered on December 13, 2012
Obviously an attorney cannot say what the chances are of the case being dismissed without reviewing reports, talking with you and negotiating with...
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Im curious as to what the statue of limitations on a felony or misdemeanor marijuana charge is.
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Answered on December 11, 2012
If you were only given a ticket the charge will be a misdemeanor. Possession of marijuana is a class A misdemeanor, the maximum penalty is a fine...
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I just received a dui in independence, Kansas but wasnt read my rights when arrested.
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Answered on December 10, 2012
You may well be able to suppress some or all of the statements you made. This does not mean the case will have to be dismissed however. They...
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How can I protect myself from repeaded unsubstantiated reports of abuse and neglect?
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Answered on December 10, 2012
You cannot control her actions. You can only protect yourself. Discuss with your attorney things you can do to protect yourself from false claims.
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Re-open of PFA case
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Answered on December 10, 2012
They could certinaly ask the judge in the divorce for a no contact order. There is a limitation on asking for more than two PFA's in a twelve...
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Shoplifted at KMART in KANSAS ($15 ITEM)
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Answered on December 10, 2012
Without seeing the paperwork you signed I cannot say for certain. However it is likely that you signed a paper saying you will ont come on KMart...
An 18 year old got a 14 year old pregnant, the parents don't want to press charges, or can the law just take over?
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Answered on December 10, 2012
The state can and does file charges in such an incident. If the girl was fourteen when the sex occurred and the sex was consentual the charge is...
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Can a correctional facility be sued by an inmate when there is sexual misconduct/abuse occurring from guards?
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Answered on December 10, 2012
Not only would sexual abuse by guards be actionable under a civil lawsuit, in Kansas it is a felony for a guard to have sex with an inmate, even if...
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