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  • What Are Arrest Warrants?

    What Are Arrest Warrants?

    Sometimes people don’t know, forget, or don’t want to show up to court after having been arrested or getting a ticket. If you fail to show up to court, a warrant is sent our for your arrest and you are considered a fugitive of the law until you are captured. By receiving an arrest warrant,… Continue

  • What is an Appearance Bond?

    What is an Appearance Bond?

    Understanding Appearance Bonds Most of us have an idea of what a bail bond or security bond is, but what is an appearance bond? What does appearance bond mean? This may be referred to as an unsecured appearance bond and is essentially a written agreement between the defendant and the court that they will appear… Continue

  • What is the most addictive drug?

    What is the most addictive drug?

    The Problem of Drug Addiction When we think of drug abuse, arrest for possession, bail for drug charges, and all that can be involved, we typically think of illegal drugs. Today, we have the added concern of drug abuse of prescription medications too, and the dangers that can create. Yes, the medications that were intended… Continue

  • What happens if you violate probation?

    What happens if you violate probation?

    The Goal of Probation Probation in , isn’t much different than in other areas. Like other cities and states, folks here would rather rehabilitate offenders than put them behind bars, and that’s the purpose of probation with first-time or low-risk offenders. The hope with probation is to guide the defendant away from crime while protecting… Continue

  • What happens when you get a DUI?

    What happens when you get a DUI?

    Understanding DUI Charges In the State of Kansas, the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08 for anyone 21 years of age and older. For anyone under the age of 21, there is zero-tolerance with a maximum blood alcohol level of .02 or above. The DUI court process is also different for a person under 21… Continue

  • What happens when you get a DUI for the first time?

    What happens when you get a DUI for the first time?

    Understanding the Basics of DUI Arrests Being arrested for a DUI shouldn’t be taken lightly. A DUI is a crime and there are consequences to be paid, regardless of whether it is a first time offense or if you have a history of offense. But the more DUI arrests you have on your record, the… Continue

  • How does domestic violence affect the victim?

    How does domestic violence affect the victim?

    The different kinds of abuse There are different types of violence in our world today, but among them, domestic violence may be the most damaging. What are the 5 types of violence? Within domestic violence, the 5 types of violence include:  Physical Abuse: Included along with biting, grabbing, hair pulling, hitting, pinching, shoving, and slapping,… Continue

  • Do Misdemeanors Add Up to Felonies?

    Do Misdemeanors Add Up to Felonies?

    Just how bad is a misdemeanor? In Kansas, or anywhere, being arrested isn’t anything to take lightly, even on a misdemeanor charge. Once you’re arrested, that creates a criminal record that stays with you. Even though a ‘misdemeanor’ charge isn’t as serious as a bank robbery or a murder, that criminal record can affect your… Continue

  • What is a weapon offense?

    What is a weapon offense?

    Regarding weapons charges In 1993, across the country, approximately 2% of all arrests were for weapons offenses. What does weapon offense mean in the state of Kansas? A weapons offense is when a person is found to be in violation of statutes or regulations that are I place to control possession of a deadly weapon.  Ammunition, explosives,… Continue

  • How Long Do You Go to Jail for a Federal Offense?

    How Long Do You Go to Jail for a Federal Offense?

    How Long Do You Go to Jail for a Federal Offense? If you have recently been arrested for a federal offense, you will want to review your options pertaining to federal offense bail bonds. In the meantime, it is very important for you to understand the law of the land with regard to the jail… Continue

  • What is Considered a Probation Violation?

    What is Considered a Probation Violation?

    What is Considered a Probation Violation? Probation violation bail bonds can greatly assist when a defendant has been arrested for a probation violation. Probation violations can include failing to attend a schedule meeting with a probation officer, not showing up to a scheduled court appearance, not paying the required court fines, or not paying restitution… Continue

  • How to Find a Loved One After They’ve Been Charged?

    How to Find a Loved One After They’ve Been Charged?

    What is an arrest warrant? If you’ve never been arrested, placed in jail, or had a warrant for your arrest, you probably wouldn’t have any idea how to find somebody. It isn’t something that you want to know, and probably never thought you would need to know how to find arrest warrants either. But then,… Continue