Olathe DUI Lawyer
Proudly Serving the Residents of Olathe, KS
A DUI arrest goes far beyond the initial arrest and conviction. Even a first time DUI arrest will involve mandatory jail time, hefty fines costing you up to $1250, the installation of an ignition interlock device (IID), 100 hours of community service and a 30 day license suspension.
You will also have to undergo an alcohol treatment evaluation and in some cases you may have to spend up to 6 months in jail, and that's only if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was between .08% and below 0.15%. If your BAC registered at 0.15% or higher, then you face enhanced penalties. What's more, a DUI conviction will wreak havoc on your auto insurance premiums, which can add thousands of dollars to the cost of a DUI conviction in Kansas.
- My name is Steve Neighbors and I am the founder of Neighbors Law Office. As an Olathe DUI attorney, I have 30 years of experience in the field of DUI defense, and I am not only licensed to practice in Kansas but I am also licensed to practice in Arkansas and Missouri as well. In my 30 years in practice, I have sharpened my legal skills as they pertain to DUI and criminal defense. Should you choose me to defend your DUI case, you will benefit from my lengthy career and the relationships I have developed with local prosecutors, Judges and DMV administrative staff.
DUI Defense in Olathe, Kansas
DUI penalties vary depending upon the circumstances of the case. While the majority of first time DUIs are prosecuted as misdemeanors, certain multiple DUIs or cases involving vehicular manslaughter or DUI with injury may be prosecuted as a felony DUI in this state. Whether this is your first DUI offense, or if you were arrested for DUI & drugs, or an underage DUI, I can defend the most complex DUI cases and zealously fight to prevent a driver's license suspension on your behalf.
In this country, when anyone faces criminal charges whether it is for DUI or violating a protection order, they have a right to a defense! Contrary to popular belief, there are many DUI defenses that may result in getting a DUI case thrown out of court. It takes a seasoned and knowledgeable attorney to call into question the reliability of breath tests, field sobriety tests, and blood tests. Law enforcement, just like anybody else is prone to making mistakes; however, it takes a trained eye in order to search for and unearth flaws in a DUI case, but they can and do happen all the time.
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.
Criminal Defense Services
In addition to DUI defense, I also take on criminal defense cases involving assault, battery, and theft crimes. I frequently handle cases involving domestic violence and domestic battery whether they involve violence between spouses, family members or people who have a child in common. If you are facing charges of harassment, DUI with drugs, violation of protection orders or violation of stalking orders, I can defend you as well.
Regardless of the circumstances of your case, you need help from a seasoned defense attorney. In all cases that I accept, my primary mission is to do whatever I can to reduce or eliminate the penalties that my client faces.
- You are important to me as is the outcome of your DUI or criminal case, and I urge you to contact me today to schedule a free consultation where we can go over the details of your criminal matter and come up with the most optimum solution to resolve the matter at hand.
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