An unfortunate result of being a college town, Manhattan, KS has it's fair share of drug use and trafficking. Many a young college student, in the throws of college experimentation, will try marijuana and other drugs during their stint at Kansas State University.
Illegal or not, young men and women will inevitably try new things and sometimes it will lead them to getting caught with Marijuana, Cocaine, Psilocybin, among others, by the Riley County Police Department. No one ever wants to make the call to their parents to inform them you were caught with possession of controlled substance here in Manhattan, KS. It's worth noting that your first possession of Marijuana charge is a misdemeanor but your second is an automatic felony.
If you get caught with possession of controlled substances in Riley County, Geary County, or the aptly named Pott. County, contact a local Manhattan, KS lawyer to see what you can do to protect your rights and preserve your chances of a positive outcome at trial. And if you're selling, don't forget to have a tax stamp for your drugs.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
Junction City, KS Criminal Defense
Junction City Criminal Defense Attorneys can easily help you with your criminal charges in either Municipal Court or Geary County District Court. The rules for each court are significantly different and the aid of a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney can only improve your chances of getting a favorable disposition of your case.
When you get charged with a felon in Geary County, KS you will be sent to the Geary County District Court. The first hearing in a felony case is typically first appearance or a status hearing. The court will ask if you will be obtaining a local attorney or if you need one appointed to you. At some point, you will be required to either have or waive a preliminary hearing. Before you waive your preliminary hearing rights, you should absolutely consult with a lawyer who has knowledge of your case to help you decide if you will waive or not.
If you find yourself in felony trouble in Geary County, KS, please contact a lawyer in the Junction City area to help you with your case.
When you get charged with a felon in Geary County, KS you will be sent to the Geary County District Court. The first hearing in a felony case is typically first appearance or a status hearing. The court will ask if you will be obtaining a local attorney or if you need one appointed to you. At some point, you will be required to either have or waive a preliminary hearing. Before you waive your preliminary hearing rights, you should absolutely consult with a lawyer who has knowledge of your case to help you decide if you will waive or not.
If you find yourself in felony trouble in Geary County, KS, please contact a lawyer in the Junction City area to help you with your case.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Manhattan, KS Minor in Consumption
A Minor in Consumption ticket is not the same as a Minor in Possession. If you are ticketed for Minor in Consumption in Manhattan, KS (also known as an M.I.C.) it probably means that you blew in a breathalyzer which indicated you had alcohol in your system.
The thing about MICs is that they have to prove that you have been consuming alcohol. If you do not blow in the breathalyzer, it makes the State or City's case against you difficult to prove.
While the punishment for an MIC is the same as for an MIP, they are definitely two very different offenses. In the case of an MIP, you must be possessing alcohol. This case is pretty easy for even the greenest of police officer to ticket for, simply because they need only find alcohol in your possession.
If you've found yourself in either situation, possessing or consuming alcohol as a minor in Manhattan, KS contact a Manhattan, KS attorney that can help you evaluate your options and get the most favorable outcome possible for your individual case.
The thing about MICs is that they have to prove that you have been consuming alcohol. If you do not blow in the breathalyzer, it makes the State or City's case against you difficult to prove.
While the punishment for an MIC is the same as for an MIP, they are definitely two very different offenses. In the case of an MIP, you must be possessing alcohol. This case is pretty easy for even the greenest of police officer to ticket for, simply because they need only find alcohol in your possession.
If you've found yourself in either situation, possessing or consuming alcohol as a minor in Manhattan, KS contact a Manhattan, KS attorney that can help you evaluate your options and get the most favorable outcome possible for your individual case.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
DUI, Junction City Municipal Court
A DUI in Junction City typically will mean a notice to appear in Junction City Municipal Court. Junction City Municipal Court is NOT the Geary County District Court. The Municipal Court is at 225 W. Seventh Street, which is south west of the Geary County District Court.
When you appear in Junction City Municipal Court, you will be called in the order that your file appears on the judges desk unless you have a Junction City attorney to represent you. It's important that you dress appropriately when you appear in any courtroom and the Junction City Municipal Court is no exception. Furthermore, you will not curry any favor with the judge by being late or by being disrespectful.
When you appear for the first time, the judge will ask you if you are going to hire an attorney, if you would like one to be appointed to you, or if you'd like to be your own attorney and be "pro se." Before you can have an attorney appointed to you by the Junction City Municipal Court Judge, you must have a case that will result in jail time. Without a possible jail sentence, you will not qualify for a public defender. The second requirement before the Judge will appoint a public defender to your case is that you must be found "indigent." This means you don't have enough money and don't make enough money to hire your own attorney.
If you find yourself in either Junction City Municipal Court or Geary County District Court, contact an knowledgeable attorney in the Junction City area to help you with your situation.
When you appear in Junction City Municipal Court, you will be called in the order that your file appears on the judges desk unless you have a Junction City attorney to represent you. It's important that you dress appropriately when you appear in any courtroom and the Junction City Municipal Court is no exception. Furthermore, you will not curry any favor with the judge by being late or by being disrespectful.
When you appear for the first time, the judge will ask you if you are going to hire an attorney, if you would like one to be appointed to you, or if you'd like to be your own attorney and be "pro se." Before you can have an attorney appointed to you by the Junction City Municipal Court Judge, you must have a case that will result in jail time. Without a possible jail sentence, you will not qualify for a public defender. The second requirement before the Judge will appoint a public defender to your case is that you must be found "indigent." This means you don't have enough money and don't make enough money to hire your own attorney.
If you find yourself in either Junction City Municipal Court or Geary County District Court, contact an knowledgeable attorney in the Junction City area to help you with your situation.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Manhattan, KS DUI Checkpoint in August
On the first K-State game day weekend the RCPD in cooperation with the Kansas Highway Patrol held a DUI Checkpoint along Kimble Blvd. in Manhattan, KS. A number of individuals were cited for driving under the influence of alcohol.
If you received a DUI citation in relation to this checkpoint, you have 14 days from August 31st, 2012 to submit a drivers license hearing request.
If you received a DUI citation in relation to this checkpoint, you have 14 days from August 31st, 2012 to submit a drivers license hearing request.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Manhattan, KS DUI Checkpoint on Friday
There was a DUI Checkpoint ran by the Riley County Police Department last Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. If you were unfortunate enough to get a DUI during this DUI Checkpoint in Manhattan, you should contact a Manhattan, KS Attorney as soon as possible. You have a certain number of days to file an administrative hearing to preserve your driving privileges.
There are other steps that must be taken to preserve your driving privileges. If you'd like to discuss them, contact a lawyer in Manhattan, KS for a free consultation to discuss your options and your next course of action.
You will be required to appear in court for your initial appearance and enter a plea at that time. If you are from out of town, you will need an attorney to do this for you unless you make the special trip to enter appearance and plead not guilty.
There are other steps that must be taken to preserve your driving privileges. If you'd like to discuss them, contact a lawyer in Manhattan, KS for a free consultation to discuss your options and your next course of action.
You will be required to appear in court for your initial appearance and enter a plea at that time. If you are from out of town, you will need an attorney to do this for you unless you make the special trip to enter appearance and plead not guilty.
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