DUI And DWI Cases In Johnson and Wyandotte County Kansas

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The holiday season is in full swing, and with it comes the unfortunate possibility of being stopped for the offenses of driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI).  Driving (or “operating” a vehicle) while over the legal limit is considered “intoxicated”, while operating under that limit is considered “under the influence.”

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Representing Yourself In A Bankruptcy Case Or Criminal Case Is Always A Bad Idea In Kansas City

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The Kansas City Star today had an article about the perils of self-representation.  The article can be found here:

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/09/25/4506213/take-a-hint-dont-represent-yourself.html

I thought this would be a good time to offer my thoughts on this.  Whether you are dealing with a civil, bankruptcy, or criminal case, representing yourself is never a good idea.  From working in the courts and in the legal profession for 15 years, I can tell you with certainty that this should never be done.  Why?  Let me count the ways.

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