KANSAS CITY MULTIPLE DUI LAWYER
Defending Against Multiple DUI Charges in Missouri
While a first-time DUI charge may result in a relatively light sentence, the case is much more difficult for a subsequent DUI charge. DUI sentencing in both Missouri and Kansas is much tougher with mandatory minimum jail time, higher fines, longer periods of probation and additional long term consequences such as ignition interlock.
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Penalties for Second and Third DUI Offenses in Kansas
- Second Conviction - Class A misdemeanor
- Fines between $1,250 - $1,750
- Jail sentence of 90 days to one year
- Ignition Interlock device installed in car
- License Suspension
- Mandatory Alcohol Evaluation and Treatment
- Must serve at least 10 days in jail if the prior offense was within 5 years
- Third Conviction - Class A misdemeanor (unless prior DUI within last 10 years, then becomes a felony)
- Fines increase to $1,750 - $2,250
- The sentencing range is the same but 90 day jail is mandatory
- License Suspension
- Ignition Interlock
- Mandatory Alcohol Evaluation and Treatment
- Fourth or Subsequent Conviction - Felony
- Fines of $1,750 - $2,500
- 90 days to one year sentence
- License Suspension
- Ignition Interlock
- Mandatory Alcohol Evaluation and Treatment
More likely than not, in multiple DUI cases, the prosecutor will demand and the judge will impose many months in jail or some combination of many months of jail followed by work release or house arrest. If you are facing any of these situations, it is easy to give up hope of resolving the charges, but an experienced Kansas City multiple DUI attorney may be able to help you build a defense to prove you innocent or have the sentence reduced.
Missouri's Increased Sentencing for Multiple DUI Convictions
- Second Conviction - Class A Misdemeanor
- Fines up to $1,000.00
- Jail up to one year
- Probation will be required for two years with conditions to attend alcohol treatment and be tested for alcohol and drugs.
- Driver's license revoked for one year depending on the date of the prior occurrence and ignition interlock
- Third and Subsequent Conviction - Felony
- Fifteen years in prison (must serve at least 30 days to 2 years depending on the number of prior offenses)
- Probation for 2-5 years
- Driver's license will be denied for 10 years
Contact Our Kansas City Multiple DUI Lawyer Today
Attorney Steve Schanker has more than 25+ Years of experience defending clients on DUI charges and is licensed to practice in both Kansas and Missouri. He knows what a difficult time this is for you and he charges very reasonably to make legal defense available to people in trouble. He will meet with you to determine the best strategy for your DUI case, whether to fight the case in court or seek a plea bargain to limit the damage. The most important thing you can do to protect your future is to seek legal help now and take action before the case progresses further.
Contact a Kansas city multiple dui lawyer when you face dui charges and have a prior conviction.
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"When your back is against the wall legally, call STEVE SCHANKER!!!!"
Steve Schanker ESQ, where do I begin? Having been raised by a prominent Trial Attorney and having several other family members as attorneys, as well as having attended Law School myself, however choosing management as my career instead of the law, I believe I have a great body of knowledge of how to determine a great lawyer. Steve has defended me in two different extremely challenging situations. The first time I met Steve was in an extremely stressful DUI situation. I had spoken with a number of attorneys about my situation and most did not want to take the case on. I had a BAC of .14 and was pulled over driving 102mph on highway 70. Steve told me it was not a wise decision, however he also said he could help me. End result was not losing my license, a few hours of community service, and a Suspended Imposition of Sentence (SIS) which equates to not being convicted. Incredible result that I probably did not deserve which effectively saved my career! The second time I hired Steve was an even better result. I had just purchased a new car, and stupidly decided to see what it could do. I was taken out of my car after driving near 100mph in a 60mph stretch of road again, stupid ...I know, I was cuffed on the side of the road thinking I had really screwed myself this time around. However, I then called Steve and gave him the laundry list of charges including evading a police officer, road rage, the speeding etc....5 charges in all. What did Steve accomplish in my defense you may ask? He had 3 of the 5 charges dismissed entirely and two reduced to defective muffler status. 0 points, 0 moving violations......INCREDIBLE! If you ever have a legal need in any area that Steve specializes in you would be wise to hire Steve. Simply put he gets results! I wrote earlier my life experience helps me determine greatness in Attorneys, however that word doesn't describe Steve as a lawyer correctly....Simply put..... he is the BEST at what he does. I can't thank you enough Steve! JP- John PLeawood, KS
