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.
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.
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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.
Criminal Defense
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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.
Domestic Violence
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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.
Criminal Damage to Property
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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.
Domestic Battery
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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.
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