Seven Wyandotte County cases on upcoming Kansas Supreme Court docket

Seven Wyandotte County cases are coming up Dec. 14-18 on the Kansas Supreme Court’s docket. Four cases are scheduled for oral hearings, while three are on the summary calendar.

The cases with oral arguments will be held by videoconference and livestreamed on the Supreme Court YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1pXIOdkwjkdiLnpXj4Wp8w/live.

Cases on the summary calendar do not have oral arguments. In general, these cases do not present a new question of law, and oral argument is not essential to a fair hearing, according to the court.

On the docket for 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, is an appeal by Carlos Antonia Gallegos of a first-degree murder conviction.

At 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, the court will hear an appeal by Jasmon D . Watson of a restitution order in a Medicaid claim case.

At 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, the court will hear an appeal by Dylan M. Thomas in a rape and criminal threat case.

At 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, the court is scheduled to hear a third appeal of Jerome Cheeks in a petition for post-conviction DNA testing after his 1992 second-degree murder conviction in the death of his wife.

On the summary calendar is Mylon Bernard Williams’ petition for review of an order requiring him to pay restitution of $12,977.63 following his conviction for two counts of aggravated battery.

Also on the summary calendar, Ronald Johnson is appealing the denial of his motion for sentence modification, and is asking for dismissal of the case. Johnson was convicted of first-degree murder in 2003.

Another case on the summary calendar is a modification of sentence motion filed by Christopher M. Trotter, who was convicted for capital murder, first-degree murder, aggravated robbery and conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery in 2003.

Motor vehicle services now by appointment only

Motor vehicle services at Wyandotte County’s Annex, 8200 State Ave., have changed to in-person service by appointment only for new title and vehicle registration services beginning Dec. 7.

The transition is part of the county’s ongoing efforts to increase public safety and reduce the spread of COVID-19, according to a spokesman. The appointment system will increase public safety by preventing crowding at the annex office.

Customers requiring new title or vehicle registration services can set their appointment time online at wycokck.org/ugdmvappointments.

Online, drop off, and mail-only service will continue for all other motor vehicle services. Non-treasury services at the annex location are not affected and will remain open for in-person service.

All motor vehicle services can be completed online or by mail. To learn more, visit wycokck.org/Auto or see these frequently asked questions.

Wyandotte County motor vehicle frequently asked questions

  1. What offices are open?
    a. The Downtown Office at 710 N. 7th St., Suite 240, Kansas City, Kansas. This office is open to the public exclusively for real estate, personal property tax, and treasury services.

b. The annex office at 8200 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.
i. This office is open by appointment only. To set an appointment, visit wycokck.org/ugdmvappointments.
ii. For all motor vehicle work not related to titles, the public is required to use online, dropbox, or mail-in options.

  1. Where is the dropbox located?
    a. The Treasury dropbox is in front of the annex office public entrance at 8200 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.

3. What can I use the dropbox for?

a. The dropbox can be used to submit all treasury related business items that are not being serviced in an office. This includes, but is not limited to, annual registration renewals, title work, lien releases, handicap placards, and real estate payments.

  1. How do I title or register a new vehicle?
    a. There are two ways to register a newly acquired vehicle: i. Set an appointment online at wycokck.org/ugdmvappointments
    ii. Follow the instructions on the Motor Vehicle Titling Mail-In Eligibility form.

5. How do I get a 60-day temporary tag?
a. Send an email to [email protected]

6. How do I apply for or renew my handicap placard?
a. Submit your request for a handicap placard by: i. Using the dropbox located at the annex office (8200 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas).
ii. Sending an email to [email protected].
iii. Sending a fax to 913-573-2890.

7. Who can I contact for help?
a. Send an email to [email protected] or call 3-1-1