When a driver is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, it is possible that they may also be charged with other offenses. Whether any charges are made in addition to DUI and what those charges will be is determined by the driver’s past behavior, as well as by their behavior at the time that the DUI arrest is made.
One driver who was recently arrested in Reno County has been charged with DUI and at least four other offenses. The initial DUI investigation resulted from the driver’s involvement in an accident, which occurred when he pulled out in front of another vehicle. Two charges resulted from the accident, a charge for failing to yield at a right of way and a charge for failing to wear a seatbelt. The driver had a history of DUI arrests, and as the result of previous DUI convictions, he was supposed to have an ignition interlock device on his vehicle. Since no ignition interlock device was present, he has been charged with failing to have a DUI interlock in place. The driver was also charged with illegal transportation of alcohol.
A DUI charge can be trouble enough on its own. Drivers who have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol may have difficulty finding work, obtaining housing, paying for car insurance, and doing a number of other things. When other charges are brought in addition to a DUI, even more is at stake, especially if the DUI is a repeat offense. Sentences for subsequent DUIs increase with each offense, as do the fines, license suspension periods, and treatment requirements. Each additional charge that is brought against you has its own set of penalties, which may include fines, jail time, and other consequences. If you have past offenses of any kind, you may be facing even greater sentences and fines, depending upon what kinds of charges are being brought in connection with your current DUI.
Fortunately, you do not have to face your DUI, or the other criminal charges associated with it, alone. The list of charges and potential consequences that you are facing are not guaranteed until you are convicted and sentenced. Contact a Kansas DUI Defense Attorney right away, so that your rights can be protected.
An experienced Kansas DUI Defense Attorney can look at the various charges that are being brought against you and make a plan for your defense that accounts for the things that are most important to you. Your attorney can examine the circumstances of your arrest, and the elements of the charges that have been brought against you. If there appears to be a possibility that dismissal could be successfully pursued for one or more of the charges, your Kansas DUI Defense Attorney can aggressively pursue it. Also, if it is possible that you might be eligible for work release or other alternatives to standard penalties, your attorney can help you to understand your options so that you can decide upon a course of action that is right for you. To learn more, call (316) 264-1548 to speak with a Kansas DUI Defense Attorney today.