Kansas City Underage DUI Lawyer
Experienced Defense Against Underage DUI Charges in Kansas & Missouri
If you or your child has been arrested for underage DUI, it is vital that you act fast to hire competent legal counsel. A driver under the age of 21 with a blood alcohol content of 0.02% or more can lose his or her driver's license for up to one year. As a condition of having the license reinstated, they may also have to install an ignition interlock device on their vehicle for a period of time.
Have you or your child been arrested for an underage DUI? Call Steve Schanker, Attorney at Law, today at (816) 607-8860 or contact us online to schedule a free case evaluation with our Kansas City underage DUI attorney.
Understanding BAC Limits for Minors
In addition to a driver's license suspension, an underage driver can be convicted for the crime of DUI/DWI based on a 0.02% or greater BAC and other evidence of alcohol impairment. Perhaps the greatest danger posed by a conviction is the threat to the future success of a young person convicted of underage DUI.
What Happens If a Teenager Gets a DUI?
If a teenager is convicted of a DUI in Kansas City, they will more than likely have to serve community service. Loss of their driver's license usually for more than a year. You are also required to serve alcohol education with a treatment professional. And although it is rare, some teens have even been given jail time after their very first drunk driving offense. This penalty is usually reserved for serious cases wherein a teen’s drunk driving has resulted in a fatality. Having a criminal record can make it difficult to gain admission or a scholarship to a university, as well as posing a serious barrier in employment opportunities. With the defense of an aggressive Kansas City DUI defense lawyer, you may be able to have the charges dropped or reduced in order to prevent a guilty verdict from following them through their lives.
Contact Our Kansas City Underage DUI Attorney Today
As difficult as it can be to fight charges of underage DUI in Kansas City, attorney Steve Schanker is prepared to mount an aggressive defense in court or negotiate an acceptable plea bargain. Young people often make mistakes, but they shouldn't have to pay the price for the rest of their lives. It is advised that you move fast and seek effective legal representation to limit the damage and get into action on defense.
Contact Steve Schanker, Attorney at Law, today to get started on your defense with our Kansas City underage DUI lawyer.
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"The best there is on DWI cases."
Mr. Schanker was referred to my son by a friend as "the best there is on DWI cases" and he proved that to be true beyond a shadow of a doubt. He worked for my son and negotiated a deal that was better than we could have ever hoped for. Mr. Schanker knows his business, he is professional, believes in his client, and works for his client. I would HIGHLY recommend Mr. Schanker to anyone needing representation on a DWI charge.
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Outstanding lawyer. High integrity. Excellent knowldege of the law and the "legal system". Highest recommendation.- PND -
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Great Lawyer! Really communicates well with you, and explains everything in great detail. He is the only lawyer that answered at 6:30 PM at night, and spoke to me over the phone for a long time as I explained my story and he explained the process. I would recommend him to anyone who is in this situation.
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"I would highly recommend Steve Schanker to ANYONE."
When I spoke with Steve he was very professional and he helped me so much get through this horrific situation. He was VERY fast at responding to questions I had and kept me up to date with changes with what was going on, and what was going to happen. I would highly recommend Steve Schanker to ANYONE.
- Michael M.
