Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Kansas

An officer served me a summons for my 17 year old son to appear in court. I was a bit angry in the way the officer carried it out and after looking at the paper I was walking onto my front porch and I waded the paper up and tossed it on my porch. The officer got back out of his vehicle, came onto my porch and retrieved the paper . I am already going to file a complaint due to the officers behavior before giving me the paper but I am wanting to know if his job was over when he gave me the paper. Was he then trespassing? Was it theft when he took the paper?


Asked on 4/13/14, 12:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

You might have a civil claim for trespassing and theft. But, it doesn't appear that you have much in damages. Therefore, a law suit may cost more than you are likely to receive. But, there may be other facts that change that calculation. Perhaps you should consult directly with a civil practice attorney in your area, to get advice based upon all the facts.

Good luck

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Answered on 4/15/14, 7:49 am


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