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When you obtained your license, you agreed to abide by all the rules and regulations of the road. One of these responsibilities is refraining from getting behind the wheel of a car if alcohol has ...

The state of Missouri has an implied consent law that requires drivers to perform at least one chemical test when arrested for a DUI. In order to test your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) these tests are ...

The Missouri Supreme court overruled recent dui case precendent that had allowed police officers in Missouri to compel suspected drunk drivers to submit to warrantless blood tests to determine their ...

If you are a commercial driver in Kansas City, accusations of driving under the influence (DUI) can be extremely damaging to your career. Both Missouri and Kansas have a very low-tolerance for ...

If you have been charged with a DUI in Kansas, you are required to install an ignition interlock device. This device will measure the blood alcohol content (BAC) in the driver's breath and will ...

With the holidays right around the corner, many people are gearing up for a fun season of traveling, yuletide cheer, and get-togethers with friends and family. Unfortunately, this time of year is ...

Aggressive Out-of-State DUI Attorney in Kansas City 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 ...

License suspensions may be the result of missed court dates, driving offenses, or accumulation of points. License suspensions are often closely related to DUI charges. You can lose your driving ...

To say that a DUI conviction could negatively affect your life is a bit of an understatement. Some of the punishments might be obvious but others might not hurt you until years later. And anytime you ...

In Missouri and Kansas, DUI and DWI convictions will stay on your criminal record indefinitely, no matter the circumstances of your arrest. Depending on the specifics of your case, qualified DUI ...

One of the most damaging consequences of a DUI conviction is that it seems to follow you for many years down the road, on your driving record, your criminal record and in your educational or career ...

Attorney Schanker has always been proud to help serve his community in Kansas City, Missouri through whatever means he can. He has recently accepted the administrator position for the clothing ...

Attorney Steve Schanker has once again been recognized for his diligence and experience in the field of criminal defense. He has received an invitation to become a member of the Top 100 Criminal ...

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 ...

With the holidays right around the corner, many people are gearing up for a fun season of traveling, yuletide cheer, and get-togethers with friends and family. Unfortunately, this time of year is ...

Steve Schanker, Attorney at Law, has recently been recognized by The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC (NAFDD) as being one of the top 100 DWI (driving while intoxicated) attorneys in the state ...

According to The Kansas City Star, states like Kansas, Mississippi, and Alabama are struggling to employ a sufficient number of state troopers as the years go by. State troopers in Kansas dropped by ...

Do you have a prior DUI conviction from a state other than Kansas? Are you worried about that conviction making you a repeat DUI offender due to a recent Kansas DUI arrest? Well, the scales for ...

License suspensions may be the result of missed court dates, driving offenses, or accumulation of points. License suspensions are often closely related to DUI charges. You can lose your driving ...