Fake Patty's Day Crime

During Fake Patty's Day, 2012 the Riley County Police Department (RCPD) made 90 arrests.  In 2011 the RCPD responded to more then 766 calls.  The trend for crime is down over the past three years during this unique Manhattan, KS event but it's still important to be careful during this all day bender. 

This includes staying out of handcuffs as much avoiding cons by your fellow Fake Patty's Day attendee.  After last year's Fake Patty's event the Manhattan law office was contacted by a young man who had received an Minor in Possession (MIP) during the Fake Patty's Day celebration.  This individual was one of several in his group who was issued a similar citation.  Unfortunately one of the members of this group claimed her father was an attorney and convinced many of them to give her the tickets and $100.00 and her father would be sure to take care of it. 

Three months later, the client receives notice of drivers license suspension for failure to appear in Manhattan, KS Municipal Court for his MIP.  Needless to say the MIP had not been taken care of and he was now in a much worse situation than before with just an MIP.

Luckily we were able to fix this Fake Patty's Day mishap and help our client obtain a satisfactory outcome, however, the person claiming to have the attorney father has never been identified so be wary of anyone who might claim the same.

Getting a DUI in the Snow in Manhattan, KS

Over the past 2 weeks Mother Nature has been sending lots of snow over the Manhattan and Junction City, KS areas.  Obviously there will be the usual fender benders and other snow related accidents, but what about getting a DUI while there's snow on the ground? 

The snow presents a complicating factor when evaluating whether you've been unfairly charged with a DUI in Manhattan, KS or Junction City, KS.  The icy roads, low visibility, and dangerous conditions all contribute to a driver's behavior and these factors must be considered in the initial DUI evaluation. 

If you get pulled over and cited for a DUI while these adverse conditions exist, you should contact a DUI attorney in the area as soon as possible.  Remember, no matter what the conditions are, you only have 14 days to preserve your driving privileges.

Injured in a Car Accident - What to do

The unfortunate reality of our society is that we are so mobile and vehicles have become so essential to our every day lives that almost everyone, at some point, will be involved in a car accident.   Accidental deaths are the 5th leading cause of death in the United States, this includes deaths caused by car accidents.

Injuries caused by car accidents can be life-threatening or minor.  Even at low speed, a car accident can leave you incapacitated or with the life-long effects of a traumatic brain injury.   These types of injuries can leave a family reeling and many questions unanswered.

The best thing you can do after you've been injured in a car accident is contact a knowledgeable car accident attorney.  Insurance companies can be relentless in their "investigation" to try to pin blame on you in order to protect themselves from liability.  Going as far as visiting you or a loved one in the hospital to obtain witness statements and signed waivers.  

If you've been injured in a car accident you should do the following:

1. Don't sign anything or admit liability.
2. Preserve evidence. (This includes the vehicle involved in the accident, photos, and medical records).
3.Contact an attorney who knows how to deal with insurance companies. 

Too often I hear about the family who has a loved one hurt in an automobile accident but don't want to get lawyers involved because they're "not that type of people."  The problem is when you're going up against an insurance company, the insurance company is "that type of people." When you or a loved one is hurt in a car accident, you need someone who will go up against the insurance company to get the results you deserve.

Get started today by contacting a local Manhattan, KS attorney for a free consultation and case evaluation for your car accident injury.

Manhattan, KS Attorney Opening New Office Space in Downtown Manhattan

Our new office is opening in downtown Manhattan, Kansas!  In the coming weeks we will be finalizing the office space at 211 S. 4th Street in Manhattan, Kansas for the Manhattan, Kansas Attorney's new office. 

The new office will feature a formal meeting room and library as well as reception area and guest seating.  If you need a consultation for a DUI or criminal defense case in Manhattan, Junction City, or Pottawatomie, Kansas, give us a call and come on by to check out our new office. 

We're also currently doing evaluations on personal injury claims from victims of car accidents.   Don't let the insurance company take advantage of you.  Contact a Manhattan, KS car accident injury attorney BEFORE you talk to any insurance agents.  If you were injured in a car accident our thorough evaluations and free initial consultation will give you piece of mind in the event you have a claim for monetary recovery.  Now that the office is operational we can get you in for an evaluation with very little notice. 

If you'd like to learn more or set up an appointment with Blake A. Robinson, contact us (Manhattanksattorney.com) today.