Attorney Jess Hoeme told The Wichita Eagle that criminal charges filed against his client, Wichita police officer Matthew Powell, stem from a ‘failure to communicate.’ While Mr. Hoeme was unable to elaborate further on this statement, he stated, “I look forward to having a trial if we need to.” Full story…
The Topeka Capital-Journal reported attorney Chris Joseph wants charges against his client dismissed. In a brief submitted to Shawnee District Court Judge Cheryl Rios, Joseph explains that the unlawful sexual relations statute is written to forbid consensual conduct. Because former students say the advances by his client were unwanted, Joseph says the felony charges do […]
In a continued dispute over the increase in property taxes, the owner of Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka sent notice to Shawnee County claiming fraud in the appraisal process dating back to 2016. Attorney Anne Kindling was interviewed by WIBW reporter, Juan Cisneros and she explains how the civil process works and what options are […]
Effective July 1, under a change in state law, Kansas drivers can no longer be charged with a crime for refusing a sobriety test. The Wichita Eagle published an article on July 2, 2019, about this change, and DUI Defense Attorney, B. Keith Edwards responded to the editor with the following: On the front page […]
JHC attorneys, Diane Bellquist and Anne Kindling were thrilled to participate in Stormont Vail’s “Day in the Life” program giving a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to be a health care professional in a hospital. Diane and Anne agree that this opportunity helps us to understand and appreciate our clients’ situations and […]
The Jackson County Family Court implemented a new program called “Cradles to Crayons” with the intention to help parents involved in abuse and neglect cases reunite with their children faster. Currently it takes almost two years for babies and toddlers to go through the court system and out of foster care. Cradles to Crayons is […]