Category: DUI Defense
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How Does a Traffic Stop Turn Into a DUI Investigation?
Anyone who has ever been stopped by the police recognizes that awful sinking feeling that occurs when you see those flashing lights in your rear view mirror. As you find a safe spot to pull over on the side of the road, your mind may be racing, leaving you wondering why the police officer is…
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Should Kansas Adopt a “Per Se” Law for DUI Drugs Criminal Cases?
With the announcement by the Justice Department this month that the federal government will not use federal law to trump state laws legalizing medical marijuana and recreational marijuana in small quantities, states may focus more on drugged driving. Drugged driving cases traditionally have been more difficult for law enforcement and prosecutors to prove because the…
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What Should I Do When I Am Asked to Take Field Sobriety Tests in Kansas?
While many people have seen field sobriety tests (FSTs) portrayed for laughs on television and in the movies, the reality is that these awkward and unfamiliar tests that require both physical coordination and mental concentration can have very serious consequences. If you are stopped in Kansas, the police officer will probably ask you to perform…
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What Every Driver with a BAC of .08 Percent or Higher in a Kansas DUI Case Should Know
Most people stopped and arrested for DUI justifiably worry about their future, liberty and driving privileges. While it is common to ask drivers to submit to a breath test to determine the driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC), these results can be compromised by the presence of “mouth alcohol.” While some motorists in Kansas are familiar…
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Frequently Asked Questions about DUI in Kansas [Part II]
This is the second installment of our two-part blog covering frequently asked questions regarding DUI in Kansas. While we attempt to address some of the most common issues that concern prospective clients that contact us, we encourage you to review Part I of this FAQ on Kansas DUI and contact us to arrange a free…
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Frequently Asked Questions about DUI in Kansas [Part I]
Many Kansas motorists assume that the odds of being arrested for DUI are fairly low, but the reality is that 1.5 million people are arrested for DUI annually. The short-term penalties for a DUI may include but are not limited to incarceration, significant fines, probation, installation of an ignition interlock device (IID), alcohol classes and…
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Unique Challenges of Drunken Driving Litigation in Kansas
Kansas drunken drivers claim the lives of many other vehicle occupants, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians each year. While victims of drivers who commit DUI may seek compensation for their injuries, Kansas law provides fewer options than the law of virtually all other states. While most other states have dram shop statutes that permit those injured…
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Fun or Fright? Halloween and DUIs
Holidays are a portion of each year that people enjoy all over. Whether we are celebrating a religious holiday, embracing and remembering our country’s history and freedom, or simply giving thanks we celebrate these holidays in many mannerisms with a certain sense of tradition, but also with some new changes each year. One holiday that…
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Marijuana Related DUIs: What You Can Expect
Driving is one aspect of our lives that we inevitably will participate in doing almost every single day. When we are behind the wheel of a motor vehicle we are usually commuting, running errands, or trying to get one of our many daily tasks accomplished, and done so in a timely manner. With so many…
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Lab Errors Result in Over 50,000 DUI Cases Being Reexamined
Today, driving is an average portion of our lives, which we participate in almost everyday. Unfortunately, driving behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol, prescription medications, and other substances is also average within the United States. When an individual under the influence gets behind the wheel of a motor vehicle they are not only…