Overland Park Underage DUI Lawyer
Arrested as a Minor for DUI?
Statistics provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reflect that almost a third of fatalities for those 15-20 years old are from motor vehicle crashes. Of those deaths, nearly 35% were related to alcohol. As a result, our state has a no-tolerance rule regarding underage DUI offenses. If you are under 21 years old and are found to be operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .02% or higher, you will be arrested on DUI charges.
- Law enforcement does not have to prove that you were intoxicated in order to arrest you, just that you had alcohol in your system. If your BAC was .08% or higher, you may be charged as an adult and face the same penalties as someone over 21. Additionally, being convicted for underage DUI can affect future education and employment opportunities.
I am Steve Neighbors and if you or a loved one has been charged for underage DUI, I want to know about it. I have 30 years of law practice and have tailored my firm to concentrate on DUI law and effective DUI defense. With this narrow focus, I am able to understand the laws fully and see what does and does not work when protecting the rights and freedoms of those accused of DUI charges. By using a proven Overland Park DUI defense lawyer, you give yourself the best chance possible for a favorable outcome to your case.
Consequences for Underage DUI Conviction
If you are found guilty of underage DUI, you face license suspension, probation, heavy fines, community service and mandatory alcohol education class. Conviction becomes part of your permanent record which is not automatically expunged when you turn 21.
In DUI cases, an unlawful stop by the police can be aggressively challenged which can, in some instances, make the evidence the police gathered inadmissible. A blood test, field sobriety tests and breath tests can frequently be attacked as to their reliability and how they were administered. I have set myself apart from others by my hard-hitting DUI defense and the ability to produce the best possible outcome in each case.
If you or a loved one has been arrested for underage DUI, contact an Overland Park DUI attorney today for proven legal assistance.
Commonly Asked Questions
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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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