Cummings & Cummings, L.L.C.
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Why You Need To Speak To Our Attorney ASAP After a DUI Arrest
Being arrested for DUI in Kansas is not just a stressful and confusing experience—it’s the beginning of a legal process that can have serious and long-lasting consequences. The decisions you make in the hours and days following your arrest can significantly impact the outcome of your case, your driving privileges, your freedom, and your future.…
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How To Protect Your Rights After A DUI Arrest in Kansas
Being arrested for DUI in Kansas is a serious legal matter, and what you do in the moments and days following your arrest can have a major impact on your future. A conviction can lead to jail time, loss of your license, steep fines, ignition interlock requirements, and a permanent criminal record. However, you do have rights—and…
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What To Do When Stopped For Suspicion of DUI in Kansas
Getting stopped by law enforcement for suspicion of DUI in Kansas can be a stressful, intimidating, and life-altering experience. The steps you take during and after a DUI stop can significantly affect the outcome of your case. As a Kansas DUI defense attorney, I’ve seen how mistakes during a stop lead to unnecessarily harsh consequences—and…
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Top Defenses to a DUI in Kansas
A DUI charge in Kansas carries serious penalties—jail time, license suspension, steep fines, mandatory alcohol treatment, and long-term consequences for your career and insurance. But being arrested for DUI does not automatically mean you’ll be convicted. The prosecution must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, and there are multiple ways to challenge the evidence against you.…
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What Are the Punishments for a 2nd DUI Conviction in Kansas?
A second DUI conviction in Kansas is not treated lightly. While a first offense can already bring lasting consequences, a second conviction within ten years is a Class A misdemeanor that carries mandatory jail time, higher fines, and extended restrictions on your ability to drive. Courts and prosecutors often pursue these cases aggressively, viewing repeat offenses as…
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Understanding the Immediate Consequences of a DUI Conviction in Kansas
Being arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Kansas triggers a cascade of legal, administrative, and personal consequences—many of which begin long before you even set foot in a courtroom. Kansas takes DUI offenses seriously, and a conviction can alter your life in significant ways from the moment it’s entered on record.…
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Defending Against Kansas DUI Manslaughter Criminal Charges
A DUI manslaughter charge in Kansas is among the most serious criminal offenses a driver can face. These cases involve devastating consequences for all parties—both for the family of the deceased and the person accused of causing the death while allegedly under the influence. While Kansas law treats DUI manslaughter as a grave crime, it…
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What To Do During a Roadside DUI Investigation in Kansas
Getting pulled over by law enforcement in Kansas under suspicion of DUI can be a stressful and intimidating experience. What happens in those first few minutes during a roadside investigation can heavily influence the outcome of your case. The officer is gathering information and building a case—your actions and words may either protect your rights…
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What Are the Punishments for a 2nd DUI in Kansas?
A first-time DUI conviction in Kansas is serious, but a second offense carries significantly harsher penalties that can impact your freedom, finances, and future. Kansas law treats repeat DUI offenses with increasing severity, and a second conviction can lead to mandatory jail time, extended license suspension, ignition interlock requirements, and lasting damage to your criminal…
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Can I Refuse Submitting to a Roadside Field Sobriety Test in Kansas?
Understanding Your Rights at a DUI Stop If you’ve been pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence in Kansas, you may be asked to perform a series of roadside exercises known as field sobriety tests (FSTs). These tests are designed to help law enforcement determine whether you are impaired. However, many drivers are unsure…