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I Was a Prosecutor. Here’s What That Means for My Clients.
Most clients are surprised to learn I spent years trying cases for the State. They assume defense attorneys and prosecutors are wired completely differently. In some ways, that is true. But in my case, the transition was deliberate and powerful.
How I Got a Not Guilty Verdict Without Putting on a Case
In criminal trials, the defense doesn’t have to prove anything. The burden is entirely on the prosecution. That is not just a legal principle. It is a strategy. In one of my recent trials, I stood up after the prosecution rested and said five words: The defense rests, Your Honor.
Self-Defense Immunity in Kansas: Ending a Case Before It Goes to Trial
Most people think self-defense is something you argue to a jury. But in Kansas, there is a powerful legal tool that can end a case long before trial: a motion for immunity from prosecution under K.S.A. 21-5231.
Why You Should Never Talk to Police Without a Lawyer, Even If You’re Innocent
“But I didn’t do anything wrong.” I hear this all the time. And I believe you. But that doesn’t change my advice: Do not talk to the police without a lawyer. Not if you're innocent. Not if you just want to help. Not ever.
Facing Criminal Charges?
Imagine my surprise when I came across this post on social media from Shawnee County District Attorney Michael Kagay. The post is a “definition” of hearsay – that is NOT an accurate statement of the law!
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