Juveniles who are arrested on felonies and some misdemeanors will be held in custody until they appear before a judge for a detention hearing (within 48 hours of arrest). The result of the hearing can be a huge factor for how stressful a case can be for the juvenile and juvenile’s family. At the detention…
The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) was enacted on May 11, 2016. The DTSA created a private, federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation. Since its enactment, many have questioned whether common law doctrines, such as the inevitable disclosure doctrine, apply to actions under the DTSA. On the first anniversary of the its enactment,…
Summer is here, and the DUI defense attorneys at Joseph, Hollander & Craft know that many people will be heading to the lake to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. Whether you are heading to a destination resort or your local lake, be aware that you can be prosecuted for boating under the influence (“BUI”)…
If you have been arrested, convicted or had a criminal charge diverted in the state of Kansas, you may be eligible to have those records sealed. Kansas laws allows the Court to seal criminal arrests, diversion or convictions after the statutory waiting period has expired. For example, a misdemeanor possession of marijuana charge can be…
“I Just Want to Get This Over With”: The Importance of Attorney Consultation, Even When You Would Rather Just Move On Way too often we’ve heard people come into our office and say, “I just wanted to get it over with, so I pled guilty.” These people did not hire a lawyer. They did not…