Category: DUI Defense
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Kansas DUI Defense Attorney Discusses Risks Unique to Criminal Aliens
People who are not United States citizens may be faced with severe consequences if they are arrested for any offense while they are present in the United States. The exact consequences vary based upon the legal status of the individual, the nature of the offense, and whether they are ultimately convicted. Depending upon an individual’s…
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Kansas DUI Defense Attorney Wants Drivers to Know that Kansas DUI Penalties May Change Soon
Drivers often believe that once they have their driver’s license, they know everything that they need to know about the rules of the road. While it is true that the basic rules for driving have remained largely unchanged over time, new rules are sometimes added and existing rules are sometimes changed. For example, before people…
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Kansas DUI Defense Attorney Discusses DUIs with Child Passengers
A DUI conviction can result in some harsh penalties. Did you know that there are also things which can make the penalties even more severe? Drivers who are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol while there are child passengers in their vehicle receive additional penalties. One recent DUI arrest in Kansas may result…
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Kansas DUI Defense Attorney Discusses Recent Important Supreme Court Decision
The Kansas Supreme Court hears cases on many different types of legal matters. Recently, the Kansas Supreme Court issued a decision which may be of interest to anyone who has recently been accused of driving under the influence of alcohol. In fact, it may be of interest to all drivers, because it addresses police procedures…
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Kansas Criminal Defense Attorney Discusses Charges Associated With Fleeing Law Enforcement
Sometimes drivers who fear that they will be arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol make decisions which take what is already a bad situation and make it much, much worse. When a driver flees from law enforcement officers who are attempting to stop their vehicle, they endanger their own lives as well as…
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Kansas DUI Defense Attorney Reveals the One Thing You Must Never do After an Automobile Accident
Repeat after me – there is never a situation where it is acceptable for a driver to leave the scene of a crash. Not even if you think that someone else will stop to help. Not even if you think that the people in the other vehicle are okay. Not even if you have been…
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Kansas DUI Defense Attorney Explains the Basics of DUI Defense
Every DUI defendant has had the experience of getting their first DUI. Unfortunately, many people do not know much about DUI defense and what a DUI defense attorney does until they have already been charged with a DUI. If you drive, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the basics of DUI defense.…
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Kansas DUI Defense Attorney Shares Tips for Avoiding Holiday Season DUIs
Now that Thanksgiving has passed, families everywhere are planning for a fun-filled December. Throughout the holiday season, there are many opportunities to enjoy time with friends, family, and even co-workers. At this time of year, there are many special foods on the menu, as well as plenty of seasonal beverages. Whether you are looking forward…
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Kansas DUI Defense Attorney Talks About Why Science Matters in DUI Cases
Did you know that science is an important tool which DUI defense attorneys can use to build strong defenses for their clients? Kansas DUI Defense Attorneys use a variety of tools to defend their clients against DUI charges. For example, an attorney’s knowledge of Kansas DUI laws helps them to find the weak spots in…
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Kansas DUI Defense Attorney Discusses DUI Checkpoints
Drivers throughout Kansas may have noticed that there have been more DUI checkpoints set up along the roads than there ever were before. This past Labor Day weekend, the Lawrence Police Department set up a DUI check lane from eleven in the evening on Friday until three in the morning on Saturday. Nearly four hundred…