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.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
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.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Car Accident Attorneys in Manhattan, KS
While we don't advertise like they do in bigger cities, it doesn't mean a Manhattan, KS car accident lawyer can't get you the recovery you deserve.
Topeka and Wichita aren't the only places to go, typically, lawyers in those areas will have to contact one in Manhattan anyway to assist with filings and local court rules.
If you've been in a car accident in Manhattan, KS, or a car accident in Pottawatomie County, it's important to contact a Manhattan, KS attorney as soon as possible to preserve your rights. Do not sign anything from an insurance company until you've contacted an attorney. And do not admit fault.
When you call our office, you will get personal attention from a knowledgeable attorney that will help you evaluate your car accident or personal injury case. This consultation is free and we work on a contingent basis for personal injury representation so we don't collect unless you collect.
* Hiring an attorney is a complex and important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements (or a blog entry, for that matter) and you should consider your options to find an attorney right for you. This is not legal advice but simply information offered by Blake Robinson Attorney at Law in Manhattan, KS.
Topeka and Wichita aren't the only places to go, typically, lawyers in those areas will have to contact one in Manhattan anyway to assist with filings and local court rules.
If you've been in a car accident in Manhattan, KS, or a car accident in Pottawatomie County, it's important to contact a Manhattan, KS attorney as soon as possible to preserve your rights. Do not sign anything from an insurance company until you've contacted an attorney. And do not admit fault.
When you call our office, you will get personal attention from a knowledgeable attorney that will help you evaluate your car accident or personal injury case. This consultation is free and we work on a contingent basis for personal injury representation so we don't collect unless you collect.
* Hiring an attorney is a complex and important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements (or a blog entry, for that matter) and you should consider your options to find an attorney right for you. This is not legal advice but simply information offered by Blake Robinson Attorney at Law in Manhattan, KS.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Manhattan, KS Minor in Possession or Minor in Consumption
With the KSU students back in Manhattan, the number of minor in possession charges (MIPs) jumps dramatically. The Riley County Police Department are also on the lookout for underage drinking, which doesn't help your odds.
One important point of contention is the difference between and MIP and a minor in consumption (MIC). If you are charged with an MIC, it probably means that you blew into a preliminary breath test when asked by a law enforcement officer OR that you were so visibly intoxicated that it left no doubt that you had consumed alcohol. MIC is the ticket you will receive if you are not in possession of alcohol as a minor.
The MIP is, for all other purposes, identical to an MIC. An MIP is what they will call it, however, if you possess alcohol. Here's the important aspect: an MIC and MIP are violations of the same Manhattan Municipal Ordinance. This means that both will trigger the same punishment from the City's standpoint and result in at least a $200 fine but not more then a $500 fine. The Manhattan Municipal Court also may suspend your driver's license for 30 days after your first conviction.
It's typically easy to enter into a diversion in Manhattan Municipal Court for your first MIP/MIC, but before you do, have a local Manhattan, KS attorney look over your case. If you'd like to contact an attorney about your MIP, MIC, or any other alcohol related crime, head over to www.manhattanksattorney.com and contact us about a no cost case evaluation.
One important point of contention is the difference between and MIP and a minor in consumption (MIC). If you are charged with an MIC, it probably means that you blew into a preliminary breath test when asked by a law enforcement officer OR that you were so visibly intoxicated that it left no doubt that you had consumed alcohol. MIC is the ticket you will receive if you are not in possession of alcohol as a minor.
The MIP is, for all other purposes, identical to an MIC. An MIP is what they will call it, however, if you possess alcohol. Here's the important aspect: an MIC and MIP are violations of the same Manhattan Municipal Ordinance. This means that both will trigger the same punishment from the City's standpoint and result in at least a $200 fine but not more then a $500 fine. The Manhattan Municipal Court also may suspend your driver's license for 30 days after your first conviction.
It's typically easy to enter into a diversion in Manhattan Municipal Court for your first MIP/MIC, but before you do, have a local Manhattan, KS attorney look over your case. If you'd like to contact an attorney about your MIP, MIC, or any other alcohol related crime, head over to www.manhattanksattorney.com and contact us about a no cost case evaluation.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Kansas Tax Stamp for Marijuana
If you sell marijuana (or any illegal drug) you still have to pay taxes on it and it's an extra crime if you don't.
That's right, not only is it illegal to possess Marijuana and sell Marijuana, it's also illegal to sell it without paying taxes on it. You may need to read that last sentence one more time.
If you don't want to get caught without a tax stamp for your marijuana, you must go to the Kansas Department of Revenue and pay for a tax stamp. This drug tax stamp must be affixed to the packaged marijuana signifying that the taxes on that particular package have been paid. Just because selling drugs is illegal doesn't mean that the state doesn't want their fair share. You may even need more then one marijuana tax stamp depending on the amount of marijuana you plan on possessing or distributing.
In the event you are found to have enough marijuana to be charged with intent to distribute, prosecutors almost always tack on the extra charge of no tax stamp. Absurd? Probably. Ridiculous? Absolutely.
If you've found yourself without a tax stamp and, primarily, charged with possession of an illegal substance in Manhattan, KS or Junction City, KS, contact a knowledgeable attorney in the area to review your case.
That's right, not only is it illegal to possess Marijuana and sell Marijuana, it's also illegal to sell it without paying taxes on it. You may need to read that last sentence one more time.
If you don't want to get caught without a tax stamp for your marijuana, you must go to the Kansas Department of Revenue and pay for a tax stamp. This drug tax stamp must be affixed to the packaged marijuana signifying that the taxes on that particular package have been paid. Just because selling drugs is illegal doesn't mean that the state doesn't want their fair share. You may even need more then one marijuana tax stamp depending on the amount of marijuana you plan on possessing or distributing.
In the event you are found to have enough marijuana to be charged with intent to distribute, prosecutors almost always tack on the extra charge of no tax stamp. Absurd? Probably. Ridiculous? Absolutely.
If you've found yourself without a tax stamp and, primarily, charged with possession of an illegal substance in Manhattan, KS or Junction City, KS, contact a knowledgeable attorney in the area to review your case.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Kansas State Classes Back in Session
It's that time of year parents and students alike can't wait for. The kids are coming back to Manhattan, KS to attend another (or their first) year of college at Kansas State University.
Many students have been at home over the summer, or maybe working on internships and are ready to get back and kick off the school year with a bang. Unfortunately, sometimes K-State students forget to be careful when the return from their summer forays. It's around this time that the number of MIPs in Manhattan, KS, Riley County, and Geary County, skyrockets.
The frequency of DUIs in Manhattan, KS and surrounding areas also increases. Whether you get a DUI after a K-State tailgate, being in Aggieville, or even the morning after there's a few things can do to hedge your bets. And the two things you should remember if you're pulled over: 1. you do not have to do standard field sobriety tests, 2. call an attorney as soon as possible. Even if you don't have the funds to hire your own attorney, an experienced DUI attorney in Manhattan will have important advice about your next step and what you need to do to preserve your driving privileges as soon as you get a DUI.
*This is not offered or intended to be taken as legal advice and does not create an attorney client relationship. If you would like to speak to an attorney today regarding your DUI or other criminal matter, contact Blake Robinson in Manhattan, KS to serve your northern Kansas legal needs.
Many students have been at home over the summer, or maybe working on internships and are ready to get back and kick off the school year with a bang. Unfortunately, sometimes K-State students forget to be careful when the return from their summer forays. It's around this time that the number of MIPs in Manhattan, KS, Riley County, and Geary County, skyrockets.
The frequency of DUIs in Manhattan, KS and surrounding areas also increases. Whether you get a DUI after a K-State tailgate, being in Aggieville, or even the morning after there's a few things can do to hedge your bets. And the two things you should remember if you're pulled over: 1. you do not have to do standard field sobriety tests, 2. call an attorney as soon as possible. Even if you don't have the funds to hire your own attorney, an experienced DUI attorney in Manhattan will have important advice about your next step and what you need to do to preserve your driving privileges as soon as you get a DUI.
*This is not offered or intended to be taken as legal advice and does not create an attorney client relationship. If you would like to speak to an attorney today regarding your DUI or other criminal matter, contact Blake Robinson in Manhattan, KS to serve your northern Kansas legal needs.
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