In a criminal case, the prosecution bears the burden of proof and must therefore introduce evidence of the defendant’s guilt. But the evidence may travel a long way and be handled by many people before it makes its way into court. How can the jury be sure that the evidence is reliable? For the defense, […]
EDITED BY: Professor Michael H. Hoeflich, PhD, Editor-in-Chief Carrie E. Parker, Legal Editor Luzianne Jones, Design & Publishing Editor PUBLISHED BY: Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC PUBLICATION DATE: July 31, 2025 READ & DOWNLOAD FULL-TEXT PDF OF LEMR Vol. 6, No. 7 FEATURE ARTICLE: Lawyering Ethically in a Time of Uncertainty Lawyers are used to […]
FEATURE ARTICLE: Lawyering Ethically in a Time of Uncertainty Author: Professor Michael H. Hoeflich, PhD, Editor-in-Chief Legal Editor: Carrie E. Parker This article is featured in Volume 6, Number 7 of the Legal Ethics and Malpractice Reporter, published July 31, 2025. Lawyers are used to operating in fluid legal conditions, but adapting can be especially difficult when changes […]
Many people find that their financial commitments to a spouse extend past the length of the actual marriage. In some cases, alimony can be ordered between divorcing spouses in Kansas. While spousal maintenance orders are final, they may be adjusted due to new factors in your single life after a marriage. An Overland Park divorce […]
On July 24, 2025, Joseph, Hollander & Craft’s Chris Joseph joined Samuel MacRoberts of the Kansas Justice Institute and Colin Shaw of the Third Judicial District Public Defender’s Office to educate criminal defense attorneys regarding how to spot civil rights claims and preserve them for litigation. Recognizing that public defenders are uniquely situated to identify […]
At Joseph, Hollander & Craft, we know that courtroom success often starts long before opening arguments. In fact, much of the hard work is done beforehand, through a series of motions (and related hearings) designed to address some of the most critical aspects of your case before a trial date is even set. Civil, family, […]