It’s no secret that the criminal justice system is plagued with inequities. People of color are often charged with criminal offenses at a higher rate, and discrimination in jury selection and deliberations are very real. As maddening as that can be, there are areas of...
KCPD says it’s made more than 1,000 DUI arrests for the 1st time
For the first time ever, the Kansas City Police Department has arrested more than 1,000 people for drinking and driving in a single fiscal grant year. That means that more area residents than ever before are facing DUI charges at the same time. It isn't clear if the...
Here’s how to protect your rights during a police stop
Sometimes, it can seem like the police in Kansas City hold all the cards. But you have rights in almost every situation where the police want to detain you or search your property. For example, you have the right not to be subject to unreasonable search and seizures...
Has your license been suspended?
You can lose your driving privileges in many ways, from drunk driving charges to failure to pay child support. You may wonder how to support yourself without the ability to drive, but you have options available to you that will allow you to drive and preserve your...
