U.S. Supreme Court Says Kansas Death Sentence Shouldn’t Be Thrown Out

  • Dec 11, 2013
  • KSNW TV

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court says a lower court should not have overturned the conviction and death sentence of a man who admitted killing a Kansas sheriff…. Capital punishment continues to be an ineffective and wasteful system for Kansas taxpayers, according to attorney and KSN Legal Analyst Dan Monnat. “Besides the Cheever case, the Kansas Supreme Court has reversed 6 out of 6 other death sentences, and the Kansas Supreme Court has yet to uphold on appeal any Kansas death sentence….”

Hearing Could Reveal Tipster’s Identity

  • Oct 25, 2013
  • KSNW TV

WICHITA — A motions hearing will determine whether or not the identity of a Crime Stoppers tipster can be revealed for the trial of an accused murderer…. “The problem with every informant is, what is their motivation? Is it to work off their own case? Their own crime?” asks criminal defense attorney Dan Monnat. He says if the anonymous information is in the possession of the prosecutor, the prosecutor may have a duty…

Derby High School Adds Breathalyzer to After School Activities

  • Sep 12, 2013
  • KSN TV
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  • by Laura McMillan

DERBY, Kansas — Derby High School already has random drug testing. Add the AlcoBlow to the list…. But, is it legal? “Maybe the bigger question here is how will the school do this?” asks legal analyst and Wichita attorney Dan Monnat. “Might we find that a disproportionate number of students with face metal and tattoos … or who wear hoodies are being tested? The school has to be very careful…”

Four Months After Arrest, Former WPD Sergeant Not Charged

  • May 06, 2013
  • KAKE News
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  • by Jared Cerullo

It’s been nearly four months since the arrest of a former Wichita Police Sergeant accused of child sex crimes, but there has yet to be a case filed against him. A number of things are likely hindering the case, says Dan Monnat.

“The accusation was not made until almost 12 years after it supposedly happened. That will seriously hinder law enforcement officers in tracking down and interviewing other possible witnesses… Memories fade, particularly with children,” Monnat said…

WSU Basketball Final Four Player Investigated for Sexual Assault

  • Apr 25, 2013
  • KAKE News

While a member of Wichita State’s Final Four Team is being investigated for an alleged sexual assault, Dan Monnat offered legal commentary on the case for KAKE News.

“This has not been elevated to a criminal charge and the accused is presumed innocent. The State has to prove the alleged victim was incapable of consenting because of alcohol or drugs and that the victim’s lack of consent was apparent to the accused….”

Former Garden Plain Coach Found Not Guilty On Two Counts, Impasse On Third

  • Apr 09, 2013
  • KWCH TV
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  • by Roger Cornish & Michael Schwanke

“The greatest gift that we can give each other as human beings is understanding,” said defense attorney Dan Monnat. “Todd Puetz and his family are very grateful to these courageous jurors….” A Sedgwick County jury found the former high school football coach not guilty on two of the three counts against him….

Former Garden Plain Coach Found Not Guilty

  • Apr 08, 2013
  • KSNW TV

WICHITA, Kansas — A Sedgwick County jury acquitted a former Garden Plain football coach of two charges involving sex with children but could not reach a verdict on a third count. The jury on Monday found Todd Puetz not guilty of attempted aggravated indecent liberties with a child and attempted criminal sodomy. The jury deadlocked…

KU Student Sues Frat Over Underage Drinking

  • Mar 20, 2013
  • KWCH TV
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  • by Jim Grawe

Andrew Johnson claims that after a drinking party two other underage frat brothers rammed his head into a concrete wall. He claims the fraternity is responsible. Says Dan Monnat, “Likely, the student is hoping the tide has changed–that the law and jurors are coming down harder on the ‘animal house’ antics…