Kansas Parks Department Reaches Settlement With Widow Of Man Killed At Antelope Lake

Almost five years after her husband drowned just yards away from her in a bizarre night time boating incident, a settlement has been reached with the widow. The $33,000 settlement was finally approved by members of the Kansas State Finance Council, comprised of Governor Sam Brownback and top Republican and Democratic leaders from the State House and Senate.

Sedgwick County Judge Denies Bond Modification for Joseph Randle

A Sedgwick County District judge recently denied proposed changes to the bond for former Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle. Attorneys for the disgraced former NFL player hoped the judge overseeing the case would modify the bail agreement to allow Randle placed in the custody of family instead of the NFL Players’ Association.

Garden City Mother Sues to Regain Child Custody

A Garden City mother recently filed suit against the state to reclaim custody of her 11-year old child after Child Protective Services removed the young boy because his mother treated her Crohn’s disease with medical cannabis oil. The mother’s suit claims she has a fundamental right to use the drug and seeks damages over the bizarre incident.

Will Fantasy Sports Be Considered Gambling In Kansas?

By now almost everyone has heard of fantasy football leagues, and most of us know someone who has bragged about their winnings. Fantasy football has begun to gain traction and be more of a mainstream form of gambling. Players pay a fee to join a league and choose their players from various teams based on stats and how well they anticipate them to play. As the games play live, members watch their players, gaining points for their good plays and losing points for their missteps. Just as someone might watch their horse run a track, they watch their players, and hope for a sweeping win.

Caught “Red Handed”? Don’t Delay On Calling A Criminal Defense Attorney

One bad decision can change your life forever. We have all heard this, but it can really ring true if you find yourself in a situation facing possible jail time. Even in a situation where the details seem to incriminate you, and all the evidence is stacked against you, you still have the right to be represented by a competent attorney and be given your fair day in court. Calling a competent criminal defense attorney quickly can make a difference in the outcome of any case.

Embezzlement: Check Kiting

Check Kiting is a form of white collar crime and check fraud. Depending on the severity of the case, the amount of money involved and the state or district in which you live, there may be different penalties for check kiting ranging from a misdemeanor with your local district attorney’s office to a federal felony carrying fines of up to $1,000,000 and jail time.