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In Kansas, if a person is caught by police and is suspected of selling or distributing methamphetamine they can be charged with intent to distribute. The penalties for being convicted of intent to distribute meth can be decades in prison.

Many people may understand the role of attorneys in a criminal case. However, many people don’t understand the role of the judge in a criminal trial.

Marijuana Laws in Kansas Marijuana laws across the country come with varying degrees of legalization. However, marijuana is still illegal in the state of Kansas.

Preliminary Hearings If you’re charged in state court with a felony crime, you likely have the right to a preliminary hearing. What is a preliminary hearing? A preliminary hearing is one of the first steps in a criminal case and is a smaller version of a trial.

In Kansas, a defendant can be charged with three different types of murder: first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and capital murder. Murder charges in Kansas are the most serious offenses under state law, with maximum sentences up to life in prison or death.

Gun Charges Explained In general, gun charges cover a broad range of offenses involving a firearm. The Second Amendment to the U.

In the United States, a criminal defendant is guaranteed the right to trial by jury. What is a Jury Trial? A jury decides whether the defendant committed the crime.

What are your Miranda Rights? As a constitutional right, officers are required to provide Miranda warnings to a detainee once he or she is in the custody of the police. This requirement to give Miranda warnings comes from the Supreme Court decision, Miranda v.

The Fourth Amendment The Constitution defines the Fourth Amendment as, “the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be […]

A DUI occurs when a driver consumes drugs or alcohol prior to driving a vehicle and is unable to operate a vehicle safely or is over the legal blood alcohol limit of .08.