Criminal charges can be terrifying and disorienting. You likely have questions about how the process will unfold, what your next steps should be, and what is likely to happen with your case. Only an experienced criminal defense attorney can protect your freedom and present you with your best defense. Jerry Merrill, a committed criminal defense trial lawyer, has many years of experience preparing Johnson County clients for each stage of their case and walking them through the criminal process.
Having conducted numerous criminal jury trials, he aggressively defends the rights of individuals accused of serious crimes who are facing the possibility of jail or prison. In short, Jerry Merrill helps clients navigate the criminal courts successfully. In addition to his private practice, Jerry also serves as the Leawood Municipal Judge. As a result, he cannot represent any person charged in the Leawood Municipal Court or any person charged with a crime that was investigated by the Leawood Police Department.
Having conducted numerous criminal jury trials, he aggressively defends the rights of individuals accused of serious crimes who are facing the possibility of jail or prison. In short, Jerry Merrill helps clients navigate the criminal courts successfully. In addition to his private practice, Jerry also serves as the Leawood Municipal Judge. As a result, he cannot represent any person charged in the Leawood Municipal Court or any person charged with a crime that was investigated by the Leawood Police Department.
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Jerry Merrill is an experienced trial attorney with a practice devoted exclusively to defending individuals accused of crimes.
Jerry began his career as a judicial law clerk, where he performed legal research for judges and assisted them in analyzing complex cases.
Jerry is also a former prosecutor and handled cases ranging from misdemeanors to high-level felonies, trying numerous cases before juries.
As a criminal defense lawyer, Jerry utilizes his insight into the way judges and prosecutors analyze cases and his trial experience to tirelessly pursue the best result for clients.
Jerry began his career as a judicial law clerk, where he performed legal research for judges and assisted them in analyzing complex cases.
Jerry is also a former prosecutor and handled cases ranging from misdemeanors to high-level felonies, trying numerous cases before juries.
As a criminal defense lawyer, Jerry utilizes his insight into the way judges and prosecutors analyze cases and his trial experience to tirelessly pursue the best result for clients.
Every day across Kansas, police make arrests and prosecutors charge individuals with crimes that require the help of a skilled Johnson County criminal defense attorney.
Almost 12,000 of those charges were for violent crimes, including 176 murder charges, over 1,200 rape charges, and approximately 8,600 for assault and battery.
But statistics mean very little when you're the one sitting in the back of a squad car or a holding cell, or if you're standing before a judge, wondering what to do or what will happen next.
Almost 12,000 of those charges were for violent crimes, including 176 murder charges, over 1,200 rape charges, and approximately 8,600 for assault and battery.
But statistics mean very little when you're the one sitting in the back of a squad car or a holding cell, or if you're standing before a judge, wondering what to do or what will happen next.
In most cases, domestic violence charges arise because a heated and emotional argument got out of control.
Furthermore, false allegations of domestic violence are unfortunately not uncommon.
Incidents often occur during divorce, when accusations may be used to gain leverage in a property or child custody dispute.
The sooner you contact a Johnson County domestic violence lawyer, the better.
The trauma of arrest - perhaps in front of friends, family or children - may be just the beginning of a difficult ordeal.
Furthermore, false allegations of domestic violence are unfortunately not uncommon.
Incidents often occur during divorce, when accusations may be used to gain leverage in a property or child custody dispute.
The sooner you contact a Johnson County domestic violence lawyer, the better.
The trauma of arrest - perhaps in front of friends, family or children - may be just the beginning of a difficult ordeal.
Criminal damage to property charges commonly arise out of domestic arguments that escalate under the stress of the situation.
They may be charged as misdemeanors or felonies depending upon the value of the property that was allegedly destroyed.
In many cases, destroying your own property can be the cause of your arrest.
In Kansas, you can be convicted for damaging property you consider to be exclusively yours, even if anyone else has an interest in the property, such as a spouse.
Because the laws surrounding criminal damage to property are complex, it is important to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney to understand your rights.
They may be charged as misdemeanors or felonies depending upon the value of the property that was allegedly destroyed.
In many cases, destroying your own property can be the cause of your arrest.
In Kansas, you can be convicted for damaging property you consider to be exclusively yours, even if anyone else has an interest in the property, such as a spouse.
Because the laws surrounding criminal damage to property are complex, it is important to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney to understand your rights.
Domestic violence describes a broad category of criminal offenses committed by individuals against their loved ones.
Kansas has a distinct domestic battery statute that spells out specific forms of domestic violence.
Domestic battery occurs when a family member intentionally hurts another or injures them by acting in a reckless manner.
Additionally, rude or angry physical contact can constitute domestic battery, even if no injuries occur.
In addition to jail time, fines and fees, a domestic battery conviction can require individuals to complete mandatory anger management and therapy classes at their own expense.
Kansas has a distinct domestic battery statute that spells out specific forms of domestic violence.
Domestic battery occurs when a family member intentionally hurts another or injures them by acting in a reckless manner.
Additionally, rude or angry physical contact can constitute domestic battery, even if no injuries occur.
In addition to jail time, fines and fees, a domestic battery conviction can require individuals to complete mandatory anger management and therapy classes at their own expense.
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