After you have enjoyed a night out with friends, you may join the group of people who decides to take a short nap in their car to prevent drunk driving. While this may seem like a great idea at the time, police officers don’t agree.
If you are charged with a DUI in Kansas, it can be a confusing and difficult situation. If someone dies because of your reckless driving and actions, a bad situation is made worse. Not only are deep emotions involved, but the charges you face increase significantly with this serious incident.
In the United States, there are two primary reasons the police can take action against a person. These are the standards that are referred to as reasonable suspicion and probable cause. (1) Even though these are similar in application and definition, there are some key differences between these two.
As summer approaches and “stay home” orders are lifted, more and more people in the metropolitan area are looking forward to getting outdoors and enjoying the nice weather. A popular outdoor activity for children and adults is bike riding.
There are many people who don’t realize the legal use of drugs and prescription medication can result in a DUI/DWI conviction.
If you face an out-of-state DUI charge, you may be wondering – what happens now? While most people know the laws related to DUI/DWI in their home state, they may not know the laws in a different state or how to handle the process.
In both Kansas and Missouri, it’s illegal for adult drivers to operate a motor vehicle if they have a BAC (blood alcohol content) level over 0.08 percent. However, in both states, the standard for minors is much lower. Learn more about juvenile drivers and DUI/DWI laws in the states of Missouri and Kansas below.
Searching for commercial driver license DUI/DWI information? Anyone in Missouri or Kansas that has a commercial driver license (CDL) and receives a DUI/DWI charge faces severe consequences if they are convicted. That’s because both states have stricter laws for professional drivers who operate a truck, taxi, or another commercial vehicle. In some cases, the individual … Continued
A DWI (driving while intoxicated) and a DUI (driving under the influence) are both serious charges. Many people wonder if they are different, but technically, they refer to the same offense.
Are you searching for information related to a Kansas City drug-related DUI? More often than not, if you think about what driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) means — you may be quick to associate this type of offense with alcohol. But, don’t be mistaken. Drug-related DUI/DWI charges are just as … Continued
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