“It’s just a misdemeanor. What’s the big deal?” Treating misdemeanors like anything other than a serious problem will lead to bigger problems downthe road. Misdemeanors in Kansas can alter criminal history, make you liable for felonies in the future,and create problems in your life. Misdemeanors can be deceptively tricky to defend. Without timely action from counsel, your rights andoptions may be constrained at early stages, and it is important to have an attorney who understands thenuances in misdemeanor defense. If…
With roots stretching back to English law from the Dark Ages, property crimes include much more thansimple theft. From fraud to burglary, computer crime to blackmail, property crimes have big impactsbeyond prison time, with hefty restitutions, special sentencing rules, and high passions on all sides. If you have been accused of a property crime, regardless of the type, you need a lawyer who can helpyou navigate the complexities of the law and the emotions motivating the alleged victims. Give me…
Driving Under the Influence and related crimes cover a broad spectrum of conduct: from simple countsof transporting an open container to depraved heart murder by DUI. The core challenges are similar:was the driver impaired, and was the case properly investigated? People often get wrapped up in thefirst issue without giving appropriate weight to the second. DUI cases need appropriate attention paid to both aspects, and a case strategy built around the attackthat bests suits your facts, whether that’s an attack…
Whether you are charged in a municipality or in the county, no matter the specific crime, accusations ofdomestic violence are extremely stressful and carry impacts far beyond the simple sentence. No-contactorders destroy relationships, and the collateral consequences of a domestic violence conviction can be life-changing. In domestic violence cases, you need an attorney who understands the dynamics involved and can use the resources available to the defense to act quickly to minimize the impact on your life. You also need…
Opiates, marijuana, methamphetamine, fentanyl. Addiction attacks the most vulnerable in our society,and the criminalization of addiction feeds addicts into the machine of criminal justice to grind them topowder. While communities in Kansas and the state as a whole have taken measures to providetreatment to folks suffering from addiction, a drug charge requires an attorney sensitive not only to thecomplex legal issues relating to drug investigations, but also an attorney sensitive to the challengesfaced by addicts. I have represented many folks…
Few accusations are as serious as an accusation of a sex crime. Only murder carries a more severepenalty, and that’s before considering the impact that lifetime post-release and sex offender registrationhave on a person’s life. But unlike murder, investigations into sex crimes are simpler by the nature ofthe offense, with many crimes charged simply on a he-said she-said basis. Facing an accusation of a sex crime, you need to trust that your attorney can look past the accusationsto see the…
In Kansas, it is extremely easy to find yourself accused of a serious crime resulting from an otherwise minor altercation that carries serious consequences. Even saying the wrong thing at the wrong time canresult in a felony charge. And many violent felonies carry punitive post-conviction consequences, likeoffender registration. Prison time often looms behind the charge, making the stakes extremely high. Whether you are facing a Criminal Threat or a Kidnapping, trying to discern exactly which flavor ofAggravated Battery you’ve been…