Many people are well aware of the consequences they can face if they are charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in the state where they live. But what happens if a person is charged with DUI while visiting or vacationing in another state? Do DUI charges carry over into different states? The short answer is that it is very likely, but not automatic.

If you are arrested for DUI outside of your home state, the consequences could very well follow you home, including license suspensions, expensive fines, and a criminal conviction on your record. This is because the states have created a few interstate agreements that allow drunk driving offenses to carry over between states, such as the Non-Resident Violators Compact (NRVC) and the Driver’s License Compact (DLC). Under these agreements, member states may communicate with each other regarding a person’s driving history and prosecute crimes committed in other states.

For example, if you live in Kansas and are arrested for drunk driving in Missouri but fail to respond to your charges, the state of Missouri can notify your home state and have your driver’s license suspended until your DUI case is handled. If your home state is not one of the 45 DLC member states or 44 NRVC states, there is still a chance you still be extradited to the state in which you were arrested to stand trial.

Aggressive Out-of-State DUI Attorney in Kansas City

A DUI arrest can carry a number of different criminal and administrative consequences and can inflict serious damage to your reputation and future. If you have been charged with drunk driving in a state other than your own, Kansas City DUI Lawyer Steve Schanker can fight to secure a reduction or dismissal of your charges on your behalf. With more than two decades of proven experience protecting the rights of clients throughout Kansas and Missouri, your case is sure to be in excellent hands.

Schedule a no-cost, no-obligation case review today to review your defense options in detail.