Cyberbullying can lead to juvenile criminal charges when online posts, texts, direct messages, or repeated digital contact cross the line from rude behavior into conduct that fits a crime. Examples include harassment by a telecommunication device, stalking, or criminal threat. A child who commits an offense between the ages of 10 and 17 is subject […]
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Apr
Apr
In Kansas, a driver under 21 can lose driving privileges with a blood or breath alcohol level of .02 or higher, even though the standard adult DUI level is .08. If the alcohol level reaches .08 or the facts show impaired driving, the case can move into the regular DUI statute with tougher criminal and […]
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Mar
Mar
The FBI usually investigates white collar crime by collecting financial records, interviewing witnesses, tracing money, working with federal prosecutors, and using tools such as subpoenas, search warrants, and the grand jury process when the facts support them. In Kansas, those cases often move through the federal system in Wichita, Topeka, or Kansas City, Kansas, after […]
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Mar
Mar
In Kansas, protective orders are specific court orders created by statute for abuse, stalking, domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. In contrast, restraining orders are a broader civil court tool used to stop certain conduct in many kinds of cases temporarily. People often use the terms as if they mean the same thing, but […]
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Feb
Feb
Online identity theft is a serious criminal offense that can result in significant prison time at both the federal and state levels. If you’re facing charges in Kansas, the penalties depend on the value of what was taken, the number of victims, and whether prosecutors pursue the case under federal or state law. What Constitutes […]