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Kansas Crimes: Laws and Penalties

If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime in Kansas, you'll want as much information as possible about the crime and its consequences. What does the prosecutor have to prove in order to get a conviction? What's the sentence; is it a range, and what factors might affect a judge's decision to impose a lower or higher sentence? Most importantly, are there any legally recognized defenses to this charge?

The articles on this page give you this information for specified Kansas crimes. If you want to read the laws themselves, you'll find citations to them (see "Looking Up the Law," below, for tips on how to find the law online). But most of the time, our summaries will give you   what you need.

Be sure to understand that no legal article is a substitute for a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney, who regularly practices in your area. The "letter of the law" is only your strating point. Working with your attorney, you should come to understand how the amount and quality of the evidence in your case will affect your options, which may range from attempting to get the case dismissed, to negotiating a plea, to going to trial.

Classification of Crimes, Statute of Limitations, and Criminal Records

Classification of Crimes, Statute of Limitations, and Criminal Records

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DUI & Driving Related Crimes

DUI & Driving Related Crimes

  • Driving on a Suspended License in Kansas

    Like drivers across the United States, Kansans may lose their driver’s licenses for a variety of reasons. You may be charged with a crime if you drive while your license is suspended or revoked.

Alcohol and Drug Laws

Alcohol and Drug Laws

Theft-Related Crimes

Theft-Related Crimes

  • Kansas Laws on Misdemeanor and Felony Theft

    Kansas classifies its theft offenses according to the dollar value of the stolen property or services. Penalties for theft increase along with the value of the stolen goods.

Weapon and Gun Laws

Weapon and Gun Laws

  • Kansas Gun Laws and Weapons Charges

    Kansas allows most adults to carry guns openly or concealed. Learn about the state’s limited restrictions on possession, carrying, and use of firearms and other weapons.

Harassment, Bullying and Violent Crimes

Harassment, Bullying and Violent Crimes

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Sex Crimes

Sex Crimes

  • Kansas Statutory Rape Laws

    In Kansas, a person who participates in sexual activity with a child under the age of 16 (the age of consent) can be convicted of statutory rape, sodomy, or indecent liberties with a child.

  • Kansas Sexual Battery and Rape Laws

    A person who commits a sex-related crime in Kansas can face serious criminal penalties, including lengthy terms of imprisonment and hefty fines.

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