Lots of fun things started happening Friday night, and will continue through the weekend, in celebration of Saint Patrick's Day. Throughout Kansas you can expect lots of green beer, fraternity/sorority parties ("St. Fratty's Day), bar hopping, large night club crowds, the parade and late nights. With that fun comes problems for some. During this holiday there will be an anticipated increase in arrests for the following crimes:
If your fun turns to a nightmare over this weekend you don't have to wait until Monday to call. Attorney T. Morton can be reached at (913) 602-7288. Consultations are free and payment plans are available.
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Picking a DUI lawyer is an important decision. You are potentially facing many years of imprisonment, loss of driving privileges and more. Here are things you may want to consider before hiring an attorney:
You have too much at risk to take the decision of picking a DUI attorney lightly. Whether you, or your loved one, is facing misdemeanor or felony DUI they need an attorney. This office offers free consultations and payment plans. Call Attorney T. Morton NOW (913) 602-7288. It can happen unintentionally or on purpose. Interactions with Kansas police can turn criminal quickly. This typically happens when you are trying to protect yourself or someone else, in what may be (in your mind) a small way. Oftentimes this charge is stacked on top of other crimes, such as: drug possession cases, traffic infractions and warrant executions but, can occur in other circumstances. Kansas law enforcement officers (LEO) have duties, and you can be charged with a crime if you:
Interference with LEO is a charge frequently used in Kansas. The State believes that you should respect and allow LEO to do their job. The best thing you can do is say nothing to LEO if asked, and many, if not most, allegations of interference will be avoided. However, if you have already been charged seek legal representation right away. Attorney T. Morton can take your call NOW (913) 602-7288. Consultations are free and payment plans are available. Tax return season is upon us. Whether you are getting federal, Kansas or both types of returns here are some services that you should take care of:
Tip: Even if you are outside of the state of Kansas, a Kansas lawyer can try to help you take care of your legal matters with little-to-no travel. Family and criminal matters will haunt you until you take care of each. Many have extra cash during this time of year and find great peace in taking care of what they have put off. This office offers free consultations, and would be happy to help you. Payment plans are available. Call NOW (913) 602-7288. Theft becomes a felony in Kansas when you take:
Kansas has stiff penalties for these crimes, as follows:
One more thing. If you have been convicted of any two thefts in the past, an additional misdemeanor theft will escalate to a level 9 felony automatically. Typically felony theft charges involve scrap metal, retail/clothing stores, equipment, cars, checks and theft from employers. However, there are many other things that may be involved. Regardless of the allegations against you, you do have defenses to Kansas felony theft. Here are some:
Just because you were arrested doesn't mean the case against you is open-and-shut. You should seek the advice of a lawyer immediately. The long-term consequences for these charges are many. This office offers free consultations. Call today (913) 602-7288. Credit cards and payment plans are accepted. If you are expected in court, in a Johnson County, Kansas case, you may need extra time. Requests for extra time are called several things - postpone, reset, continuance, delay, etc.. Each have different meanings. These are often allowed but not always. Here are some things the Court may allow and/or consider when determining if you can get a new court date:
You have questions. Call Attorney T. Morton NOW (913) 602-7288 for your free consultations. Payment plans are available. Criminal threat can be charged for a number of reasons. The most commonly charged facts, in Kansas, involve threats to commit violence, with intent to put a person in fear, or with disregard for putting them in that position.
Potential penalties:
Defenses to criminal threat include:
Remember: Because this is a felony charge you are entitled to a preliminary hearing. This may be crucial in resolving your case in your favor. You should have an attorney during all phases of a criminal case, especially when you're charged with a felony. You have questions. Call Attorney T. Morton TODAY (913) 602-7288. Payment plans are available. If you were arrested for domestic battery, in Johnson County, or cross the state of Kansas, you are not alone. Oftentimes, both (or several) people are charged with a crime that was just a heated domestic dispute. Many times those involved would have worked it out but, once Kansas law enforcement gets involved the matter turns criminal. Arrest for domestic battery, with no priors, means exactly that - you have not been charged with a domestic battery before. You then probably have been charged under 21-5414(b)(1) as a level "B" misdemeanor, and have a OR (signature bond) or very low bond (about $1500). Here is what you are facing in potential penalties:
Misdemeanor domestic battery charges are typically "fast-tracked" by the Kansas prosecutor. Meaning almost everyone gets the same offer, and it may be an offer of Diversion. They spend little-to-no time reviewing your case. That doesn't mean you don't need an attorney to negotiate the terms. It certainly doesn't mean you shouldn't defend against the charges. Call Attorney T. Morton NOW to discuss your case (913) 602-7288. Consultations are free and payment plans are available. Arrested for counterfeiting? Here's what you need to know:
Your acts may have been innocent, desperate or never happened. Whatever your circumstance you need a criminal defense attorney. This is a serious charge and the long-term consequences, besides prison time, are many. Call Attorney T. Morton today for a free consultation (913) 602-7288. This office offers payment plans. Charged with aggravated domestic battery charges in Kansas? The allegations against you are that you interfered with the normal breathing or blood circulation (think choking, smothering, strangling, dunking/attempting to drown, covering the mouth, etc.) of those who are of your family, a household member, or that you have/had a romantic relationship (ex. dating, married, ex, former sexual partner, etc.) with. This charge is very serious and is a level 7 felony. That means you are facing 3 years or more of potential prison time. That is unless you have had other person felonies, or other felonies, then you are facing much more time. Besides the potential for prison time, here are some other consequences:
Remember: The alleged victim in this case cannot drop the charges, no matter how bad they want to. Only the Kansas prosecutor can do that. The possible penalties for domestic battery alone are steep but, aggravated charges are worse. As you can see these charges have long-term consequences. You likely have defenses! If you'd like to discuss your particular case call Attorney T. Morton NOW (913) 602-7288. Consultations are free and payment plans are available. |
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