Kansas City Multiple DUI Lawyer
Prior DUI Convictions in Kansas City
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.
If you are facing charges for drunk driving offenses, contact Steve Schanker
today for a
FREE consultation!
Multiple DUI Convictions in Kansas
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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
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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
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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.
Multiple DUI Convictions in Missouri
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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
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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
Get 20+ Years of Experience on Your Side
Attorney Steve Schanker has
more than 20 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 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.