The penalties and consequences you face when charged with a DUI in Kansas City are significant. You may lose your license, must pay expensive fines, and even spend time in jail. Depending on if you face your first, second, or third offense, you may face even more penalties.
Regardless of what you drive, DUI charges are serious. However, if you have a CDL – commercial driver’s license – you will face more severe consequences if you are convicted of DUI in Kansas. Along with facing jail time and significant fines, you may lose your CDL, even if you were not operating the commercial … Continued
What are the most common mistakes made by law enforcement in DUI arrests? In Kansas, you may face DUI – Driving Under the Influence – charges if you have a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher or driving while a Schedule I substance or other impairing substance in your system. A DUI is something … Continued
The state of Kansas has tough DUI laws and corresponding penalties for anyone who is convicted of driving while intoxicated. These penalties may increase significantly if you are convicted of causing bodily harm because of drunk driving. Another factor is if your BAC (blood alcohol content) is over 0.15%. Understanding all these factors can help … Continued
Kansas, along with most other states in the U.S., have strict rules and regulations regarding the penalties for DUI (driving under the influence). The punishment for this crime is often harsh, even for first-time offenders. It typically includes things like large fines, license suspension, and a criminal conviction that will remain on your record for … Continued
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.
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.
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.
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