Felony charges of Robbery and Burglary carry far larger issues. In Kansas, a defendant charged with a felony is scored on the criminal history guideline (A to I with A being the most severe). The more criminal history one has, the higher the potential sentence. Kansas distinguishes between person and non-person felonies. If you have 3 or more non-person felonies, you’re scored a criminal history E. If you have just one person felony, your criminal history score is a D. Two person felonies makes you a Criminal History “B”. Three person felonies makes you a criminal history “A”. The sentencing ranges for folks with an A-D score are most presumptive prison.
Therefore, if you have had person felonies in the past, or if you’re charged with person felonies now (burglary, robbery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, etc) it is important to hire a lawyer with experience in defending against these felony charges. Additionally, prior to sentencing in a felony case, it’s important to review the criminal history with a lawyer who knows how challenge past crimes so that your criminal history score is as minimal as possible. (For instance, burglaries in states other than Kansas can be considered non-person felonies but your criminal history score may still show them as a person felony).
Call me to ensure you speak with a lawyer that has the knowledge and experience to properly address these issues.