Residents Rights When Confronting Intruders

Authorities in Lyon County are investigating after a homeowner shot an intruder breaking into his home near Neosho Rapids. The shooting has left some asking what their rights are when defending their home or property from intruders.

“Controversial cases like this always create a great hue and cry from the public” says Wichita attorney Dan Monnat…

Local Attorney Honored

For the eighth consecutive year, criminal defense attorney Dan Monnat of Wichita has been named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Kansas and Missouri…

Legal Analyst Question Random Car Stops for Survey

What’s being proposed here, however, raises I think serious constitutional questions,” says Legal Expert Dan Monnat of Wichita. Monnat says DUI check lanes have been ruled legal on the Supreme Court level.

Dan Monnat Included In The Best Lawyers in America for 25th Year

“For a quarter of a century, it has been my great privilege to be included among this esteemed group of lawyers,” Monnat said. “Their unwavering dedication to the profession upholds the Constitution and ensures that American justice stands strong,” Monnat said.

Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Sheriff Death

“So far the Kansas courts have reviewed seven capital convictions, and reversed seven capital convictions,” says Legal Analyst and Wichita attorney Dan Monnat. “Mr. Cheever was originally asked by the court to talk when it was thought he would be going after mental defense. But he never made mental defense. That clearly violated Mr. Cheever’s 5th amendment right not to be compelled to be a witness against himself….”

Dan Monnat Honored by Chambers USA 2012 as One of Kansas’ Most Notable Litigation Lawyers

Dan Monnat has been named by Chambers USA 2012 as one of Kansas’ most notable litigators in the areas of white-collar crime and government investigations. According to the publication’s editorial report, Monnat “enjoys a burgeoning reputation for his astute handling of white-collar criminal matters.” Chambers also describes Monnat as “very thorough and diligent in his research,…