Category: DUI Defense
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Understanding DUI Laws in Kansas: Consequences and Legal Implications
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in the state of Kansas, as it is across the United States. DUI cases can have severe consequences, affecting not only the driver but also potentially endangering other road users. In this article, we will explore the DUI laws in Kansas, including legal limits, penalties, and…
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Your Constitutional Rights and DUI Stops in Kansas
As a DUI defense attorney in Kansas, you know that protecting your clients’ constitutional rights is paramount during DUI stops. Understanding these rights can make the difference between a successful defense and a conviction. In this comprehensive article, we will explore the constitutional rights that come into play during DUI stops in Kansas, empowering…
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Drugged Driving vs. Drunk Driving in Kansas: Legal Distinctions and Defenses
The legal landscape in Kansas draws clear distinctions between drugged driving and drunk driving, though both offenses share the common element of operating a vehicle under impairment. Understanding these distinctions, along with the potential defenses for each, is crucial for anyone navigating the complexities of Kansas driving laws. Drunk Driving: Understanding the Legal Framework In…
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Kansas DUI Defense Attorney Discusses DUI Offenses Involving Drugs
One of the ways in which a driver who is charged with DUI may incur additional penalties is if they are also suspected of driving under the influence of any drug or combination of drugs that could affect their ability to drive safely. Drivers who are convicted of the crime of DUI involving drugs may…
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Kansas DUI Defense Attorney Defines the Term “Vehicle”
A recent incident in Fargo, North Dakota has reminded us that some people drive vehicles other than cars when they are intoxicated. Parents and other spectators at a girls’ high school hockey game contacted police when they noticed that the Zamboni driver was driving erratically and crashing hard into the boards on the side of…
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Kansas DUI Defense Attorney Discusses Probable Cause
Any time a police officer pulls someone over; they must have some legal basis for the stop. In order for such a legal basis to exist, the officer must have been able to see the driver doing something that violated one or more laws. The requirement that there be a legal basis for every vehicle…
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Kansas DUI Defense Attorney Discusses Illegal Searches
Last month, the Kansas Court of Appeals panel ruled that a District Court judge had incorrectly suppressed blood evidence in a case where a driver was charged with operating under the influence of drugs, involuntary manslaughter, and aggravated battery at the time of his involvement in an accident involving a fatality. The suppression was based…
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Kansas DUI Defense Attorney Discusses Personal Breath Testing Devices
One of the best ways to avoid getting a DUI is to avoid driving while intoxicated. If you have ever enjoyed an alcoholic beverage or two in the company of others, you understand that the state of being intoxicated can look very different from one person to another or even for the same person on…
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Kansas DUI Defense Attorney Talks about Diversion
Sometimes, people who are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol have options that are available to them which are much more appealing than the standard penalties of fines and jail time. Diversion is one such option, and while it can be a wonderful opportunity for any DUI defendant who is eligible for it,…
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Kansas DUI Defense Attorney Discusses Charges Which May Accompany a DUI
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…