Johnson County

Johnson County DUI Attorney

Aggressive DUI Defense Lawyer in Johnson County

Nobody enjoys getting pulled over for a traffic violation, but being pulled over for a DUI offense is as serious as a traffic stop gets. We all know the anxiety, fear and adrenaline involved in being stopped by the police, and we usually feel this way for good reason because there can be many negative consequences afterwards.

If you were asked to perform a series of field sobriety tests and asked to submit to a blood test or a breath alcohol test, then you have a lot to be concerned about. If the evidence collected from those tests proves that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) registered at .08% or higher, then you are facing a potential DUI conviction.

Possible Penalties for DUI Convictions

The penalties for a first time DUI conviction with a BAC ranging between .08% and less than 0.15% include: fines ranging between $750 and $1250, a minimum of 48 hours in jail, 100 hours of community service, a 30 days driver's license suspension, and you will be required to complete an alcohol evaluation program.

What's more, you will gain a permanent criminal record and your auto insurance costs will go through the roof! All of these reasons are why it's so important to hire a skilled and aggressive Johnson County DUI lawyer to defend you. My name is Steve Neighbors and I have been practicing DUI defense in Johnson County for over 30 years; I am licensed to practice law in Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas.

DUI Defense Areas of Practice

Most DUIs are misdemeanor offenses; however, when you factor in multiple DUIs, DUI with injury and vehicular manslaughter cases, then a DUI can be prosecuted as a felony offense.

Your DUI penalties will also be based upon the following:
Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
Whether or not you have any prior DUI convictions
Whether or not you caused property damage
Whether or not you caused bodily injury or death

Other aggravating factors may include having a child in the vehicle, being on probation for another DUI or criminal conviction and driving on a suspended or revoked license. I can assist you in any type of DUI case including leaving the scene and underage DUI to name a few.

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With all DUI cases, it's my job as your defense attorney to carefully comb through the information regarding the police stop, the arrest, the field sobriety tests and the administration of the chemical tests. The chemical tests refer to any blood test or breath alcohol test used to register your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), and the evidence collected in these tests is critical to a DUI conviction. This is why I will carefully search for any potential flaws in the state's case as it pertains to blood alcohol evidence. I will challenge the reliability of breath tests, as well as the legality of the traffic stop and any other evidence that is used against you in court.

When you are arrested for DUI in Kansas, you have a mere 14 days from the date of your arrest to schedule your DMV hearing. This hearing is absolutely vital if you want to challenge your driver's license suspension. Failure to schedule and attend this hearing will inevitably result in a driver's license suspension, which we want to avoid at all costs.

Assistance with Traffic Tickets

Have you recently received a traffic ticket? If so, if you simply pay the fine then you are essentially admitting guilt and this means that you face all the consequences that come with a traffic ticket. This means points on your driving record, paying the associated fines and the possibility of increased auto insurance rates.

The more tickets you get, the more the points add up on your record and the closer you get to a suspended license. What's more, the more points on your record, the more expensive your annual auto insurance premiums get! I have been representing clients in their traffic ticket cases for over 30 years and I have come to know the local judges, and administrative staff at the courts. There may be a way to reduce if not eliminate the penalties you are facing, but you won't know until you contact me to find out!

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!

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.
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.
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.

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.

Johnson County DUI Attorney

In addition to the DUI defense, I am also experienced in the field of criminal defense. For over 30 years I have been defending Kansas residents in DUI and other criminal charges. If you have been charged with domestic violence, domestic battery, harassment or a theft crime, I can defend you in court. I can also defend you if you are being accused of violating a protection order or violating a stalking order.

I understand the court system inside and out and I am prepared to fight tooth and nail to defend your Constitutional rights throughout the legal process. My success is measured strictly by the successful case outcomes of my clients and your case wouldn't be any different. I am driven by results and fully committed to helping your reach a positive outcome in the charges against you.

Contact me at my firm, Neighbors Law Office to schedule a free consultation today.

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