Penalties for a DUI in Kansas State
Kansas DUI Attorney
Have you been arrested and charged with a DUI in Kansas? The penalties you are facing could have a long-term impact on your life, which is why it is vitally important to seek professional legal representation from an attorney who focuses on DUI cases.
At the our law offices, you will find a Kansas DUI lawyer with more than 25+ years of experience handling DUI cases of all kinds in Kansas courts. Attorney Schanker is exceptionally knowledgeable and skilled in this area, keeping current with all legislative changes and with current case law that could impact your situation. Here are some of the potential penalties you risk in being convicted of a Kansas DUI.
First Conviction:
- Jail sentence of 48 hours to 6 months, with a mandatory 48 hours of jail time served
- Fines of $750 to $1000
- License suspension of 30 days to one year, followed by ignition interlock device
- Mandatory alcohol or drug evaluation, counseling, or treatment
Second Conviction:
- Jail sentence of 90 days to one year, with a mandatory 5 days of jail time served
- Fines of $1250 to $1750
- License suspension for one year, followed by ignition interlock device
- Mandatory alcohol or drug evaluation, counseling, or treatment
Third Conviction:
- Jail sentence of 90 days to one year, with a mandatory 10 days of jail time served
- Fines of $1750 to $2500
- License suspension of one year, followed by ignition interlock device
- Mandatory alcohol or drug evaluation, counseling, or treatment
Fourth or Subsequent Conviction:
- Jail sentence of 90 days to one year, with a mandatory 90 days of jail time served
- Fines of $1750 to $2500
- License suspension of one year, followed by ignition interlock device
- Mandatory alcohol or drug evaluation, counseling, or treatment
The penalties you will face will depend on the facts of your case. Further penalties include an increase in your auto insurance premiums and a criminal record which could negatively impact future housing, career and education opportunities and professional licenses. A fourth or subsequent conviction will result in a felony record.
To avoid or minimize these harsh penalties, it is important that you work with an attorney who knows how to get results. As a Kansas DUI attorney, Mr. Schanker may be able to negotiate on your behalf for minimum jail time or alternative programs, such as house arrest or work release.
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Steve Schanker ESQ, where do I begin? Having been raised by a prominent Trial Attorney and having several other family members as attorneys, as well as having attended Law School myself, however choosing management as my career instead of the law, I believe I have a great body of knowledge of how to determine a great lawyer. Steve has defended me in two different extremely challenging situations. The first time I met Steve was in an extremely stressful DUI situation. I had spoken with a number of attorneys about my situation and most did not want to take the case on. I had a BAC of .14 and was pulled over driving 102mph on highway 70. Steve told me it was not a wise decision, however he also said he could help me. End result was not losing my license, a few hours of community service, and a Suspended Imposition of Sentence (SIS) which equates to not being convicted. Incredible result that I probably did not deserve which effectively saved my career! The second time I hired Steve was an even better result. I had just purchased a new car, and stupidly decided to see what it could do. I was taken out of my car after driving near 100mph in a 60mph stretch of road again, stupid ...I know, I was cuffed on the side of the road thinking I had really screwed myself this time around. However, I then called Steve and gave him the laundry list of charges including evading a police officer, road rage, the speeding etc....5 charges in all. What did Steve accomplish in my defense you may ask? He had 3 of the 5 charges dismissed entirely and two reduced to defective muffler status. 0 points, 0 moving violations......INCREDIBLE! If you ever have a legal need in any area that Steve specializes in you would be wise to hire Steve. Simply put he gets results! I wrote earlier my life experience helps me determine greatness in Attorneys, however that word doesn't describe Steve as a lawyer correctly....Simply put..... he is the BEST at what he does. I can't thank you enough Steve! JP- John PLeawood, KS
