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Posted on Dec 9, 2016 By Steve Schanker
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 ...
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Posted on Nov 21, 2016 By Steve Schanker
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 ...
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Posted on Oct 5, 2016 By Steve Schanker
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 ...
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Posted on May 25, 2016 By Steve Schanker
Although driving under the influence ( DUI ) violations are some of the most common criminal acts in the country, navigating the criminal justice system after an arrest never gets any easier. For many ...
Continue reading "Top Mistakes DUI Defendants Make" »
Posted on Jan 22, 2016 By Steve Schanker
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 ...
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Posted on Nov 16, 2015 By Steve Schanker
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 ...
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Posted on Sep 16, 2015 By Steve Schanker
DUI checkpoints are very much a part of real life in Kansas and Missouri. Drivers can be stopped and interviewed, all to determine if they may be intoxicated. Because these checkpoints can lead to ...
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Posted on Jul 27, 2015 By Steve Schanker
In Kansas City, whether you are on the Kansas side or the Missouri side, any form of impaired driving will be categorized as driving under the influence (DUI). This broad definition means that a DUI ...
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Posted on Jun 22, 2015 By Steve Schanker
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 ...
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Posted on Mar 31, 2015 By Steve Schanker
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 ...
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Posted on Mar 2, 2015 By Steve Schanker
The proper legal representation can make a significant difference when you are facing criminal charges like DUI. How do you know if you have hired the right one? The first thing you should do after ...
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Posted on Feb 17, 2015 By Steve Schanker
Did you know that when you are arrested for DUI you face not only criminal charges, but administrative charges as well? The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) takes action to suspend your license 15 ...
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Posted on Feb 9, 2015 By Steve Schanker
Being pulled over by law enforcement can be extremely stressful. When you are being accused of driving under the influence, your head may be spinning. Accusations of DUI are taken seriously by the ...
Continue reading "What Evidence Can Be Used Against Me In a DUI Search & Seizure?" »
Posted on Jan 5, 2015 By Steve Schanker
The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (NHN) test is considered to be the best of the three Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) for apprehending drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% ...
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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 ...
Continue reading "Tips to Stay Free from Trouble During this Holiday Season" »
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 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 ...
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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 ...
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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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Posted on Nov 8, 2013 By Steve Schanker, Attorney at Law
In October of 2013, Steve Schanker had the privilege of receiving an invitation to become a member of the prestigious organization, The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC (NAFDD)! In a letter to ...
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Posted on Sep 13, 2013 By Steve Schanker, Attorney at Law
Being faced with a DUI charge doesn't have to be a hopeless situation. There are available options for many individuals suspected of drinking and driving and it is possible to effectively fight a ...
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Posted on Aug 23, 2013 By Kansas City DWI Attorney
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 ...
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Posted on Jul 31, 2013 By Kansas City DUI Attorney
The penalties for DUI offenses in Missouri are harsh. With the help of a skilled attorney you may be able to fight for a lesser offense or challenge the evidence in your case. In Missouri, there is ...
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Posted on Apr 17, 2013 By Steve Schanker, Attorney at Law
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 ...
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Posted on Mar 18, 2013 By Steve Schanker, Attorney at Law
In February of 2013, in the State of Kansas v Sanchez, the court maintained that operating a vehicle (the term used in the Kansas DUI statute) is synonymous with "driving." The court ...
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