Category: DUI Defense
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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…
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What Could a Kansas DUI Conviction Cost You?
If you have been accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, you are probably very concerned about the effects that a possible conviction could have on your life. Even if you are not convicted, being accused of driving under the influence of alcohol can affect your life for quite some time, as you work…
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Silence is Golden During Traffic Stops
When you are stopped by the police, your encounter with the officer will most likely begin with a simple request for your license, insurance card, and registration. All of these items should always be within your reach, and it is important that you hand them over to the officer with as little fanfare as you…
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Kansas DUI Lawyer Answers: What is DUI Diversion?
If you have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in Kansas, you may have seen or heard the term “diversion”. Diversion is an option which may be available to you if this is your first Kansas DUI. First-time offenders are likely to be eligible for diversion if they have not been convicted…
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Memorial Day is Coming, and so are DUI Checkpoints
Memorial Day is coming soon, bringing with it the promises of sun, fun, and summertime activities. Unfortunately, Memorial Day weekend is prime time for DUI checkpoints, which can quickly turn a day or night of fun into very a stressful experience. In preparation for Memorial Day weekend and the DUI checkpoints that are sure to…
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Kansas Supreme Court Rules Vehicle Search Not Justified by Scent of Alcohol
Kansas drivers can breathe a collective sigh of relief after a recent Kansas Supreme Court ruling which requires police officers to have more justification than just the smell of alcohol to search a vehicle. This ruling makes an important statement about what the Court considers probable cause. While it may take the police a while…
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Good News for Those With Kansas DUI Convictions
If you have a Kansas DUI, you may already be aware that it cannot be expunged from your record until ten years after you complete your sentence or probation. Ten years is quite a long time to wait, especially taking into account the fact that a DUI conviction on your record can impact your life…
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Kansas Criminal Defense Attorney Discusses DUI Penalties
While some people learn after their first DUI incident that drinking and driving is not worth the safety risks and penalties, the habit of drinking and driving can be a tough one to break. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for subsequent DUI offenses to occur once a person has already been convicted of driving while…
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How to Avoid Adding Fuel to the Fire During Your DUI Investigation
Whether or not you are driving under the influence of alcohol, the stress of being pulled over by a police officer who has already concluded that you are drunk can make even the most sober driver act a little strangely. If you can remain calm under all of that pressure, and remember the following tips,…