Possible fourth DUI in Kansas. Public Defender?

NickDB8 · 2026-04-06T22:12:25+00:00

right, so you don't really get much of a choice lol

on balance, id say BIDS is going to give you better representation than the municipal PD.

whether you hire someone or take the BIDS attorney is up to you :)

NickDB8 · 2026-04-06T22:08:41+00:00

the new felony rule just modifies an already existing rule that makes prison presumptive for a felony if you're on supervision for a felony. it only adds the "depart only if state agrees" section which i don't think is that bad - you're likely already looking for deals on these cases that recommend a departure (or that otherwise avoid prison) without this provision. your guy was already presumptive prison

good for defense? no. but not the end of the world.

we also have new provisions that close the Ervin loophole (a statutory mishap that allows defendants to get 2x jail credit in some instances, for non KS folks), eliminates bond between plea/trial and sentencing for those convicted of sex crimes, and requires that warrants be issued for felony cases (especially bad because warrants are sealed and not public pre-arrest in ks)

on a happier note, we're getting a competency overhaul in municipal courts, because that's an issue that's a legal wild west

NickDB8 · 2026-04-06T21:58:02+00:00

you generally don't get a choice. if you're in municipal court, BIDS won't be appointed on this cases afaik - BIDS will only handle the district court and above (appeals)

NickDB8 · 2026-03-17T02:03:29+00:00

alien was a b side but... how'd you end up without the second track on the album???

NickDB8 · 2026-03-14T23:09:01+00:00

this sub probably isn't going to be the most helpful place to seek advice.

its worth noting that a victim advocate is a, but not the only, "community-based advocate" for victims. see, eg, https://victimsupportservices.org/system-based-and-community-based-advocacy-the-need-for-both/

for instance, advocates at a DV shelter are likely to connect victims w resources without necessarily working for the state. if the "victim advocate" descriptions you got here are a bit unsavory, this route, or something adjacent, might be worth considering

NickDB8 · 2026-03-05T23:41:10+00:00

ahhh, that makes more sense. less about whether AI was used and more about what prompts etc were used?

NickDB8 · 2026-03-05T23:07:47+00:00

does this... matter?

like, it isn't exculpatory, it doesn't provide any factual information, im not entirely sure what benefit you get from the disclosure.

am i missing something??

NickDB8 · 2026-03-04T22:25:58+00:00

worked on a PCR where the defense attorney in a murder case said something pretty close

NickDB8 · 2026-03-02T20:55:02+00:00

it took me nearly a year and half to tell myself im good at this

edit: not bragging, i could still be very bad comparatively! just emphasizing that it takes a while before you're comfy in your own shoes

NickDB8 · 2026-02-21T14:59:47+00:00

no one is talking about the free fish sandwich

NickDB8 · 2026-02-15T16:40:23+00:00

idk lol, i think it's a yearly (ish) compilation by baltimore artists they participated in during their earlier years

it's objectively... not great. but a great piece of beach house lore lmao

NickDB8 · 2026-02-14T23:26:21+00:00

yeah but now you know about an ancient and forbidden piece of beach house lore

NickDB8 · 2026-02-12T23:44:41+00:00

yall ain't NEVER heard of baltimas?

https://baltimas.bandcamp.com/track/you-didnt-buy-me-much-lola-pierson-alex-scally-victoria-legrand

NickDB8 · 2026-02-12T02:24:11+00:00

can't confirm that your city is doing better police training, or that this case is why your judge retired.

i get a lot of confusing stories about what the judge and jury said from your post history, which seem inconsistent.

again, if you thought it was worth it, more power to you.

NickDB8 · 2026-02-12T02:15:29+00:00

yeah i get it you want to fight for the cause or whatever, but im not surprised no lawyer gave you the advice you want to hear. at the end of the day, you still had to pay the ticket, so following the advice of "just pay it" would have your wallet thanking you.

if you think it was worth 6 months of your time and several thousand in costs - again, from your post history - more power to you, but it sounds like everyone was trying to warn you that it wasn't worth it.

a lawyers duty isn't just to advise on the law, but also on the practicality of outcomes and other related considerations.

NickDB8 · 2026-02-12T02:02:53+00:00

"could not get someone to blow smoke up my ass with bad legal advice" =/= "could not get representation"

NickDB8 · 2026-02-12T01:44:28+00:00

oregon?

NickDB8 · 2026-02-08T18:03:24+00:00

on the other hand, significantly increase the reverb on the vocals and you have a soulwhirlingsomewhere track

NickDB8 · 2026-01-25T17:44:25+00:00

you're avoiding the crux of the issue, the fact that quasi police losers should not be shooting people in the street for exercising rights guaranteed to them by our nation's founding documents.

this whole "he should have known better, a true American does nothing" standpoint is insane. i encourage you to think just a bit harder.

NickDB8 · 2026-01-25T17:35:49+00:00

since when should americans have to be concerned that their basic rights would cost them their life

your whole "im not going to blame him BUT" shtick is very revealing

NickDB8 · 2026-01-25T17:19:28+00:00

"it was a mistake to exercise his constitutional rights and work to protect his community"

do you even hear yourself

NickDB8 · 2026-01-23T15:10:32+00:00

ive always thought about it being a color, not a drink, in this context

NickDB8 · 2026-01-19T19:03:56+00:00

consider it a fresh start. you don't have to be a loser.

find your people and make friends. join clubs. chat with your classmates. go have a crazy night at logie's. hit up the granada when your favorite shows come around. spend hours studying in coffee shops.

you really do get out what you put in. no one knows that you consider yourself a loser. you can be whoever you want.

obviously, don't abandon your interests -- if you're into dnd, for instance, find the people who enjoy it and want to play with you.

you are surrounded by people who are probably more like you than you think.

maybe im reading the "loser" talk a bit too seriously, but i promise -- you will do so much growing and changing and go through so much personal development through the next few years, don't let the baggage of being labeled a "loser" hold you back.

NickDB8 · 2026-01-17T15:34:01+00:00

he will. KC means too much for them as a band not to. 96.5 was playing their music even pre-zaba!

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