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 […]
The Kansas Department of Children and Families (DCF) removed a website identifying child support evaders. Officials said the website was underutilized. Family law attorney, Ardith Smith-Woertz, shared with Alec Gartner of KCNT ways the public can still help DCF track down those behind on child support payments. Full Story Here.
A local man convicted of rape will be granted a new trial by Kansas Court of Appeals because of mistakes made by the prosecutor. Defense Attorney Chris Joseph said this can compromise the ability to get justice for the victims. “You deprive the defendant to a fair trial. The courts are going to reverse it […]