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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
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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
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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
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What happens if you violate probation in Kansas?
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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