If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you need a qualified and experienced attorney in your corner to make sure your rights are protected. Even more than that, you need someone with a thorough knowledge of the complexities of DUI law in Kansas to fight for you. Our experience, intricate understanding of DUI law, and aggressive approach to legal defense have helped hundreds of our clients keep their freedom and licenses.
There are literally hundreds of legal recourses that can help you reduce your sentence to a non-criminal charge or get your case thrown out altogether. Our firm is experienced in this area and can use it to your advantage. If the arresting police officer did not follow due process in any aspect of the arrest, we will find out and, in many cases, use that information to get your case thrown out entirely. This is why it is crucial to have an attorney on your side. You must never go alone to defend yourself against a drunk driving charge.
When you need to be sure that you are getting the very best legal representation and not some fly-by-night attorney who is only interested in settling your case as soon as possible, trust the DUI attorney Timothy R. Tompkins to do everything in his power to get the best possible ruling on your case
A person is not guilty of a drinking and driving violation just because he or she is charged with one. The government is required to prove the truth of its allegation beyond a reasonable doubt. The fallacy behind some of the assumptions common in DUI cases, including the accuracy of field sobriety tests and breath tests, can be exposed by knowledgeable lawyers. These cases are unique in the criminal justice system and require skilled and experienced lawyers that provide knowledgeable counsel. A DUI charge in Kansas can have serious ramifications on a defendant's driver's license, criminal record, and ability to function in society. The right attorney, the KC Traffic Lawyer, will make a difference.
In Kansas, there are two general ways to be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI). The first consists of operating or attempting to operate a motor vehicle while having a breath or blood alcohol level of .08 or greater. The second is that you were unable to safely operate or attempt to operate a vehicle due to the ingestion of drugs/alcohol (or a combination of both). This incapability may be shown from evidence such as poor performance on field sobriety tests, poor driving skills, your physical appearance, and statements that you made to the officer.
The criminal aspect of a DUI includes fines, potentially mandatory jail time, and the suspension of your driving privileges. The amount of fine and the length of the jail sentence are determined by the number of prior DUI and refusal convictions/diversions you have had since July 1, 2001. Under current Kansas law, DUI convictions/diversions before July 1, 2001 are not counted as prior convictions.
While the criminal penalties on a fifth conviction are the same as a fourth conviction, the license penalties increase. Upon a fifth conviction, your driving privileges will be suspended for one year followed by a 10-year ignition interlock device restriction, regardless of your chemical test reading.
The criminal aspects of a refusal include fines, mandatory jail time, and the suspension of your driving privileges. The amount of fine and the length of the jail sentence are determined by the number of prior DUI and refusal convictions/diversions you have had since July 1, 2001. Under current Kansas law, DUI convictions/diversions before July 1, 2001 are not counted as prior convictions.
If you have been charged with Kansas DUI in the Kansas City metro area, you need qualified and experienced legal counsel on your side. Remember that time limitations apply. Don’t let the 10-day window from the time of your arrest slip by. Contact the KC Traffic Lawyer, who can give you a solid chance of avoiding a DUI conviction.
Attorney Timothy R. Tompkins is a native of the Kansas City area. He treats every client with the personal attention their situation demands and deserves. He is committed to effectively representing clients through each stage of the case, from requesting initial police reports to negotiating plea agreements to going to trial when necessary. If you’ve received a traffic violation or have committed a misdemeanor in the KC metro, you deserve quality legal representation. Contact the KC Traffic Lawyer for a case consultation today.