Category: Criminal Defense

In any criminal matter, both the defendant and the state have the opportunity to present evidence in support of their positions. There are many types of evidence, from eyewitness testimony to fingerprints, tire tracks, and DNA. Many of us are familiar with the role of human DNA in criminal cases, but did you know that…

Conspiracy is a crime which is often talked about on the news, yet many people do not completely understand it. Everyone knows that certain acts are crimes, but some people do not realize that the very act of planning a crime may in and of itself amount to conspiracy, which is also a crime. Kansas…

Sometimes, it can be rather annoying if a person continuously shows up wherever you go or won’t stop calling you or sending you texts or emails. Unfortunately, some people go beyond the level of annoying and escalate their conduct to a point where the person on the receiving end of the constant contact feels afraid…

If you have been charged with a crime, you may be aware that there are often multiple ways in which you can defend yourself against the charges which have been brought against you. The types of defense strategies which may be available to you depend largely upon the nature of the crime that you have…

There is a case which is being heard by the Kansas Supreme Court which could have an impact on the lives of all of the people who are currently required to participate in the state’s offender registry. In 2011, the state Legislature amended the offender registry law. When the law was amended, the listing requirements…

Prisons all over America are overcrowded, and the United States Justice Department has been reviewing sentencing guidelines in an effort to cut costs and lower prison populations. It has been over a decade since penalties for economic, or “white collar” crimes like embezzlement and insider trading were increased, and many judges feel that the current…

Whether you are currently facing your first criminal charge or you have been previously charged with one or more crimes, you probably have a sense of just how serious your situation is. Some people may suggest that you defend yourself against the criminal charges. You may even feel as though you could be successful in…

Whether you have never been charged with a crime before, or you have recently been charged with a criminal offense, it is possible that you have an idea in your mind of what probation is all about. Many people are aware that being on probation includes not being incarcerated, but some people do not know…

There are many ways to steal, so it only makes sense that there are a variety of Kansas laws which deal with theft. One of the defining characteristics of any type of theft is that the person who commits the offense intends to permanently remove the item from its owner’s possession. Once someone has that…