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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 ...

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 ...

One of the many consequences you may face upon being convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) is having to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your ...

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 ...

One of the most commonly asked questions regarding driving under the influence (DUI) cases revolves around whether or not a driver should submit or refuse to take a breath test. The answer: it ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

When someone is brought to court for driving under the influence ( DUI ) charges, the sentencing will vary greatly depending on the specifics of the case. One aspect does remain fairly constant: jail ...

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 ...

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 ...