Blog

In Kansas, battery can either be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances involved. Simple battery is a Class B misdemeanor (unless committed against a law enforcement officer), while aggravated battery can range from a level 3 to a level 8 person felony. Section 21-5413 of […]

If you have been charged with aggravated assault in Kansas, you could be facing up to 34 months of prison time, and you could be forced to register with the state’s violent offender registry for up to 15 years. During this period, your conviction will not be eligible for expungement. […]

Facing a theft charge in Kansas is a serious matter. Except for low-level shoplifting (involving property of less than $1,500 in value), all theft crimes are felonies in Kansas, and potential penalties include several years of imprisonment and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines. Due to the severe risks […]

For juveniles, being found guilty of a crime does not result in a conviction, but rather an “adjudication of delinquency.” Minors sentenced in juvenile court are not at risk for jail time; however, being adjudicated delinquent can still have many significant repercussions. Here, Olathe juvenile attorney Jerry Merrill explains the […]