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Category: Criminal Defense
Should You Request a Jury Trial in Your Kansas Criminal Case?
In Kansas, you have the right to a trial by a jury of your peers. This is a fundamental right that is intended to ensure fairness in the judicial process and that is supposed to ensure that biases do not lead to a wrongful conviction. So, should you exercise your […]
What are Defenses to Drug Possession in Kansas?
You were arrested with drugs in your possession. Prosecutors have charged you with unlawful possession of a controlled substance under Section 21-5706 of the Kansas Statutes, and you are minimally facing up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. Depending upon the specific circumstances involved, you could be […]
Should You Testify at Your Criminal Trial in Kansas?
If you have been charged with a crime and are awaiting trial in Kansas, you could truly be in for the fight of your life. The outcome of your case could impact your life for decades to come, and a guilty verdict could have devastating consequences beyond the criminal penalties […]
How Can I Be Charged with Assault if I Didn’t Hurt Anyone?
For many people, one of the most surprising things about the crime of assault in Kansas is that you do not actually have to hurt anyone in order to be found guilty in court. In fact, physical harm—whether through physical contact or the use of a weapon—is not an “element” […]