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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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Why You Need a Kansas Criminal Defense Attorney before Criminal Charges Are Filed
When people are arrested for the first time or otherwise lack experience with the criminal justice system, there is a natural tendency to want to cooperate in the hope that your candor and helpfulness will merit approval from police so that you can obtain your release. This same urge to make the case go away…
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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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Evidence Shows Universal Motorcycle Helmet Laws Save Lives
Many motorcycle enthusiasts are staunchly opposed to mandatory helmets laws because they view them as an unwarranted infringement of a rider’s personal freedom of choice. Although there are legitimate liberty issues surrounding mandatory helmet laws, there is a substantial body of evidence supporting the view that wearing a motorcycle helmet that meets minimum Department of…
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Supreme Court Case to Consider Warrantless DNA Testing of Arrestees
Anyone who watches crime show dramas on televisions has some awareness of the fundamental role that DNA evidence plays in a wide range of criminal cases including rape, murder and other violent crimes. Despite the widespread use of DNA evidence, many privacy advocates, criminal defense attorneys and Constitutional scholars have voiced concern about the lack…
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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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Improperly Loaded and Overloaded Trucks Increase the Risk of Kansas Semi-Truck Crashes
While the length and weight of semi-trucks creates a potential hazard for other motorists, improperly loaded big-rigs increase this danger by impacting the balance and total weight of these massive vehicles. The maximum weight for a fully loaded tractor-trailer under federal law is 80,000 pounds. However, the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) has…
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How Can You Minimize Your Risk of a DUI Conviction in Kansas?
When drivers are stopped for DUI in Wichita or the surrounding areas of Kansas, it can be a terrifying experience. Everyday upstanding citizens from all walks of life are cited or arrested for DUI, including professionals, police officers, judges, teachers and those in virtually all occupations. When you are stopped by the police and know…