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Is Contempt of Court Bad?
What it Means to be in Contempt of Court? While generally only being referred to as contempt instead of contempt in court, contempt is indeed bad when it comes to being in a court of law. Generally, the meaning of such includes behavior or action inside the court which the presiding judge finds to be… Continue
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What does appeal mean?
Appealing a case Legal cases are not always appealed, although on television, they seem to be. There is no automatic appeal, there has to be proof of a legal basis. Because one party lost the decision, they don’t automatically get to appeal. If an appeal is allowed, the person filing the appeal must get an… Continue
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How Can I Clear My Felony Warrant?
How can I clear my felony warrant? Although law enforcement normally doesn’t make arrest warrants known, if you learn you do have a felony arrest warrant and want to avoid getting arrested, you’ll need to clear it before a judge. Arrest warrant clearance means that you have to either appear in person in the court… Continue
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What’s the Difference Between a Cash Bond and a Bail Bond?
Handling Life’s Ups and Downs No matter the situation, no one should have to spend even one night in jail. That’s why bail bonds and bondsmen exist. We are here to help you when it feels like there is nothing to do. However, there are many situations where even a bail bondsman may be hard-pressed… Continue
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What constitutes a federal offense?
Is a federal offense a felony? Arrest and the legal process that follows can be confusing and frightening. When the arrest and legal process are federal offense charges, it can become even more so. To the everyday person, what dictates a federal offense versus a misdemeanor offense is often unclear. What dictates a federal offense… Continue
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Is There Bail for Misdemeanor?
Is there bail for misdemeanor? While misdemeanors are not considered as serious as felony charges, when arrested on misdemeanor charges, you may need to pay misdemeanor bail to get released from jail. As with other offenses, the judge has the final say in the bail amount, though usually misdemeanor bail is much less than for… Continue
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Is Drug Possession a Crime?
Can You Go to Jail for Possession of Drugs? When it comes to possessing illegal substances such as drugs, its important to know that is it considered a serious crime in the state of Kansas. A lot of people ask, “Do first time drug offenders go to jail?” Because of the seriousness of the crime,… Continue
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What Does Weapon Offense Mean?
Concealed Weapon Charges in Kansas If you live in Kansas, then you are aware that we have an open carry system. Anyone 18 or older is legally allowed to carry a weapon without a state-issued permit. The same is true for purchase, except you must be 21 or older. Which means you can’t be arrested… Continue
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Can You Get Bail On a Felony Charge?
Understanding Felony Bonds When someone faces an felony criminal charge, it can be a frightening situation. Many people, especially first-time offenders, aren’t familiar with the legal process. As a result, they run into the subject of felony bail bonds and other legal challenges without knowing how to react. Today, we’re going to dig into bail… Continue
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What is considered a probation violation?
What happens when you violate probation for the first time? After you commit a crime, if allowed, you can be sentenced to what is known as probation. There are strict guidelines that you have to abide by in order to not violate your probation terms. Upon violation of your probation for the first time, you… Continue
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How Do You Find a Good Lawyer To Represent You?
If you are in a situation where you need the help of an attorney, you will want to make sure that you hire one that is able to help you. If you don’t already have an attorney, you are probably wondering, “how can I find an attorney?” Luckily, there are many ways that you are… Continue
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How Jail Works
When you or someone you love is arrested, it can be a very stressful and worrisome time with many questions left unanswered. Questions like, “how long does it take to get booked in jail?” and “how many years can you be in jail” suddenly become very important inquiries that never seemed to matter before. When… Continue