Overland Park DUI Defense Lawyer
Have You Been Arrested for a DUI?
One of the most frequently asked questions, when a person is charged with a DUI offense, is how can their charges be adequately defended. My name is Steve Neighbors and I've practiced law in Kansas for 30 years. Instead of practicing in many different areas, as criminal law firms commonly do, I focus strictly on DUI defense.
- Through the years, I have developed proven defenses to DUI charges, ranging from, but not limited to:
- First time offense
- Multiple DUI
- Felony DUI
- Underage DUI
Using a general practice lawyer or one who does concentrate on DUI law, leaves you open to convictions and penalties that an experienced Overland Park DUI attorney may have prevented.
In order to be successful, a DUI defense must be aggressively pursued along several avenues. One is the legality of how you were stopped and arrested in the first place. The other is the tests you were given to allegedly prove you driving while under the influence. DUI cases can frequently be attacked on either or both of these areas.
Defending Your DUI Charges
The police must have a valid reason as to why they suspected you were driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and they must be able to give a reasonable explanation regarding why you were stopped. Without this protection, law enforcement could stop anyone they wanted, without having a plausible reason for it. If you were stopped and there was no "probable cause," this can be forcefully challenged in court. The end result can be that the evidence gathered against you was illegally obtained, making it inadmissible in a court of law. Without evidence, there is no case.
The reliability of breath tests is very much in question. If the machine is not maintained correctly or calibrated properly the results can be off. Errors during the process of obtaining, preserving and testing blood samples can render these tests invalid. The field sobriety tests are very subjective and can be administered incorrectly, casting serious doubts as to their accuracy.
A favorable outcome can be produced in many DUI cases, when your attorney thoroughly understands DUI law and is willing to fight hard for your rights.
To learn how DUI charges can be effectively defended against,contact an Overland Park DUI attorney.
Commonly Asked Questions
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 913-648-3360 today!
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Because it is illegal, under Kansas law, to plea bargain a DUI charge, the plea options, in a Kansas DUI matter, are usually limited to the following:
- Take the matter to Trial
- Consider diversion (if the person is eligible for diversion)
- Consider a plea of guilty, or no contest, to the DUI charge (if no better option is available) with negotiated plea minimums and, possible, dismissal of non-DUI charges that may be accompanying the DUI charge
A 4th alternative may be having the DUI charge dismissed IF the defense can show the prosecution that there is insufficient evidence to support a conviction to the charge - however, only an experienced attorney can understand the complexities of a DUI case, and conduct the relevant discovery (reports, lab results, video/audio recordings, and witness statements) needed to show the prosecution the true weaknesses to their prosecution case. I believe that every client deserves to have the best result possible under the circumstances of their case. I educate my clients on the relevant law regarding their factual circumstances so that my client can make the best decision possible regarding the outcome of their case.
- To receive clear cut answers to your questions on DUI charges, contact an Overland Park DUI lawyer from my firm.
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My name is Steve Neighbors, and I've successfully practiced law for 30 years. I have purposefully narrowed the scope of my practice to concentrate on DUI defense and in my experience, it is only through aggressive, and thorough, defense work, in opposition to the prosecution of DUI charges, that my client will obtain the best outcome possible. Your freedoms and rights are at stake; and, with a knowledgeable attorney working for you, there are many times when your charges can either be reduced, or dismissed (for insufficient evidence to convict) - which could result in the penalties you face being diminished.
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That depends upon the exact DUI offense you have been charged with, the severity of the crime and your prior DUI history. Commonly, DUI offenses are penalized by fines, community service, driver's license suspension, a jail sentence and possible impoundment of your vehicle. In addition, you will have to attend an alcohol awareness program. In some cases, an ignition interlock device will be installed in your car.
For more serious charges such as multiple DUI, felony DUI or vehicular manslaughter the penalties increase substantially.
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Steve, Thanks for all your help and advice last year! This year, I promise to be good. If not, I will be in contact with you!
“Steve, Thanks for all your help and advice last year! This year, I promise to be good. If not, I will be in contact with you!”- Rene O. -
If ever anyone comes to me needing a referral, I would give them your name instantly with rave reviews. Again, thank you for everything!
“If ever anyone comes to me needing a referral, I would give them your name instantly with rave reviews. Again, thank you for everything!”- B.R. -
His prices are fair but more importantly, he gets the job done and keeps me in the loop.
“His prices are fair but more importantly, he gets the job done and keeps me in the loop.”- A.C.
