Tag: Kansas DUI defense attorney
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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…
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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…