Cummings & Cummings, L.L.C.
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Healing From Automobile Accident Injuries is a Process
Automobile accident victims know all too well that recovering from an injury, even one which was not classified as severe or life-threatening, is a process and not an event. If you have multiple injuries, your healing process may be even more lengthy and complicated. Whatever your situation, it is likely that the doctors who evaluated…
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What Could a Kansas DUI Conviction Cost You?
If you have been accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, you are probably very concerned about the effects that a possible conviction could have on your life. Even if you are not convicted, being accused of driving under the influence of alcohol can affect your life for quite some time, as you work…
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Penalties for White Collar Crimes May be Changing
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…
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My Injuries Are Being Treated, Now What About My Car?
The first thing that most people are concerned about after an automobile accident is their injuries, and rightfully so. When you are hurt, whether your injuries are severe or minor, it is only natural to wonder how long you will be affected by them, and what you can expect during the process of recovery. Once…
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Silence is Golden During Traffic Stops
When you are stopped by the police, your encounter with the officer will most likely begin with a simple request for your license, insurance card, and registration. All of these items should always be within your reach, and it is important that you hand them over to the officer with as little fanfare as you…
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A Few Good Reasons to Hire a Kansas Criminal Defense Attorney
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…
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Collisions with Large Animals Are Often Deadly
On Thursday, June 12, 2014, an unusual accident occurred in Northeast Kansas. The accident involved an automobile and a horse. That evening, Vicki Barbara Self was traveling on U.S. 75, north of Holton. There was a horse in the roadway, and Self’s vehicle collided with it. The impact of the vehicle threw the horse into…
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Kansas DUI Lawyer Answers: What is DUI Diversion?
If you have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in Kansas, you may have seen or heard the term “diversion”. Diversion is an option which may be available to you if this is your first Kansas DUI. First-time offenders are likely to be eligible for diversion if they have not been convicted…
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Kansas Criminal Defense Lawyer Discusses How to Prepare Your Best Criminal Defense
Your Kansas criminal matter will go through a few different phases from start to finish. After you are arrested and booked, there is the arraignment, numerous pretrial hearings, and a trial. At many of these stages, it is possible for you to seek a reduction or dismissal of the charges which have been brought against…
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Kansas Criminal Defense Attorney Explains Your Guide to Probation in Kansas
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…