Defense for Your Drunk Driving Case
Trial-Tested Advocacy for Your DUI Charges
For 25+ Years, Steve Schanker, a highly rated Kansas City DUI Lawyer by
his peers (Martindale-Hubbell AV rating for excellence and ethics), has
emphasized drunk driving defense as a major part of his criminal practice
in Missouri and Kansas. Attorney Schanker has successfully argued to the
return of driving privileges, the amendment of DWI charges to lesser offenses
and has obtained dismissals and acquittals of such charges for a number
of his clients."
The threshold for alcohol impairment in Kansas and Missouri is very low.
It is presumed as having a blood alcohol concentration of .08% (.04% for
CDL holders; .02% for minors), but can also be established when a person
refuses to take a breath test and exhibits other indicators of intoxication
like bad driving, suspicious appearance, and poor performance on
field sobriety tests.
A police officer will initiate two separate actions when arresting a person
for DUI/DWI. First, a criminal charge is filed which carries penalties
including:
- Jail time
- Fines
- Probation
- Alcohol Counseling
Second, a civil suit is brought by the Department of Revenue to suspend,
revoke and/or restrict driving privileges. Both matters are equally important
and need to be urgently addressed.
Building a Successful DUI/DWI Defense
A successful DUI/DWI defense is based at least on a thorough review of:
- Police reports
- In-car audio/videos
- Jailhouse audio/videos
- Breathalyzer maintenance records
- In-depth meetings with client
- Meetings with potential witnesses
A motion to suppress evidence may work to exclude a breath test result
or a confession so that the prosecutor's job becomes difficult or
impossible to secure a conviction.
A DUI/DWI can cause substantial damage to a person's ability to obtain
or hold a job, can put a significant strain on family relations, and increase
financial burdens well into the future. Mandatory jail time, fines and
long periods of probation and license suspension are typical in the event
of a conviction. It is imperative that you hire a drunk driving defense
attorney with a winning record and the patience to answer all of your
important questions along the way. Looking for a lawyer for a DWI case
in Kansas City? Get an effective and honest defense for your DUI charge.
Contact Kansas City DWI lawyer Steve Schanker now for a FREE case evaluation and consultation.