The judge can depart from the plea agreement but the sentencing guidelines govern the sentence. Depending on your boyfriend's criminal history...

Sedgwick County (18th Judicial District) is an interesting place to practice. For a modification of sentence you can file a motion to modify at...

My husband was arrested for possession of marijuana. What should I expect?

Second offense for possession of marijuana in Kansas is a felony. Perhaps less than 100 miles west of you in Colorado it's no big deal, but Kansas...

Can my corrections officer alter conditions of my probation at will?

No. It's an epidemic though and I've been dealing with it across the State. Corrections and court services officers seem to think they can do...

I was having a private text conversation with a co-worker and they printed the conversation and made it public. Am I libel?

Truth is an absolute defense to a defamation claim. If your comments were true then you have nothing to worry about at least as far as the law is...

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Will I get jail time if I didn't pay fines or having a job or not attending my rehab classes but I have a lot of medical issues

It really depends on additional circumstances which you've not provided here. Most importantly, it depends what kind of case you have. Are we...

Do my wife and I have to stop spanking as a punishment because my ex doesn't want us to?

Spanking is not unlawful or inappropriate in Kansas so long as it's not cruel or unusual and it does not cause scarring or bruising, both of which...

Good time credit is the best he can hope for unless the sentence is erroneous. Good time credit is calculated by the department of corrections,...

I need assistance filing a civil suit and replevlin for over $35k pro se but worry about how to fill out the forms.

If you have $35,000 on the line then it's worth it for you to hire an attorney and to be sure everything is done right. If you file the forms and...

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How to fill out pre-employment back ground check while on diversion?

If you're on diversion then you have not entered a plea other than not guilty. Diversion is a pretrial agreement with the prosecutor and has...