In Kansas City and throughout Missouri, law enforcement is vigilant about finding and catching drivers who get behind the wheel while under the influence. DUIs are a common cause of auto accidents with injuries and death, so it is understandable that there is...
Did your medical condition lead to drunk driving charges?
Although under the law you’re considered innocent until proven guilty, in real life police officers often assume guilt until you can prove that you’re innocent. This is frequently seen in the context of alleged drunk driving. Here, officers tend to assume that any...
Options for challenging a breathalyzer test
Breathalyzer tests may form the basis for DUI charges, however, they may not always be reliable. Drivers who have been accused of driving under the influence should be familiar with the circumstances when they may be able to challenge the DUI charges they are facing....
After an accident: The possibility of prison?
Fatal accidents will no doubt get the attention of Kansas City’s law enforcement authorities. They will investigate carefully and, as part of that investigation, will probably try to determine whether a driver had drugs or alcohol in his or her system. They may also...
What are some common DUI defense strategies?
When a Kansas City area resident is facing a DUI, it can be a serious matter. Law enforcement takes these crimes seriously and a conviction can bring life-altering penalties. Luckily a criminal defense attorney has a number of strategies they use to defend their...
Is a pre-trial diversion program right for you?
A DUI charge can certainly leave your nerves frayed. After all, a conviction could not only send you to jail and strip you of your license, but it can also leave you with a criminal record that can devastate your career prospects and tarnish your reputation. So how do...
How long are driver’s licenses suspended after a DUI?
People in the Kansas City area drink alcohol for many different reasons. Drinking alcohol can be a nice way to unwind or to have while socializing with friends and family. People also drink different amounts of alcohol depending on the situation. There are times when...
Here’s how to challenge field sobriety test results
Drunk driving allegations can harm your reputation and threaten your freedom, your finances, and even your career. With that in mind, it’s imperative that you know how to aggressively defend yourself when you’ve been accused of driving under the influence. To properly...
Summer fun turns into disaster if you are arrested for DWI
This summer may look very different for people in Kansas City, Missouri, than the summer of 2020 did. People are going to barbecues, family reunions, festivals or simply to happy hour sometimes for the first time in months. Alcohol is usually served at many of these...
Driver charged with DWI after crash kills family of three
The combination of alcohol and driving can lead to tragic results in a variety of ways. Alcohol can interfere with reflexes, the driver’s ability to control the car, and the driver’s awareness of other vehicles traveling on the same road. A tragic accident that killed...
