Blog Posts in 2014
Posted on Dec 24, 2014 By Steve Schanker
The holidays can be both joyous and stressful at the same time. Whether we're traveling to be with family that lives out of state, doing your last minute gift buying, or trying to manage a very ...
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Posted on Dec 8, 2014 By Steve Schanker
If you have been charged with a felony offense of driving while intoxicated (DUI / DWI), you will want to develop a solid knowledge of your case and know what you are up against in Missouri & ...
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Posted on Nov 24, 2014 By Steve Schanker
Convictions of driving under the influence can result in heavy penalties, such as a permanent criminal record, along with consequences that constrict your freedom, such as: Maximum fines Jail time ...
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Posted on Nov 10, 2014 By Steve Schanker, Attorney at Law
Attorney Steve Schanker has recently been distinguished as one of the top 100 DWI lawyers in Missouri by The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC (NAFDD). This organization seeks to identify the ...
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Posted on Oct 30, 2014 By Steve Schanker, Attorney at Law
Teenagers, just like drivers over the age of 21, often make mistakes that result in serious legal consequences. In addition to the penalties that a DUI can have on an underage driver, it can have a ...
Continue reading "Fighting an Underage DUI Charge: How is it Different?" »
Posted on Sep 3, 2014 By Steve Schanker, Attorney at Law
Thousands of people are convicted of DUI every year. Many of those people never expected they would have a criminal record. One of the most damaging consequences of a DUI conviction is that it seems ...
Continue reading "Can A DUI Be Expunged From My Record?" »
Posted on Aug 19, 2014 By Steve Schanker, Attorney at Law
In Kansas City, DUI arrests spark two entirely separate legal cases that will run simultaneously. The first case is with the criminal court, over the criminal charges of driving under the influence or ...
Continue reading "Will I Lose My License Even If I'm Not Convicted of DUI?" »
Posted on Aug 5, 2014 By Steve Schanker, Attorney at Law
Were you arrested for DUI? Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious matter in both Missouri and Kansas. Even for first-time offenders, individuals convicted of DUI face incredibly harsh ...
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Posted on Jul 11, 2014 By Steve Schanker
There are numerous recognitions, awards and accolades that an attorney can receive. Recognition by an organization that represents the nation by identifying the top 100 trial lawyers in your state, ...
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