Roeland Park DUI Lawyer
Fight Your Roeland Park DUI Charges
Everyone who is in the position where they see the red lights flashing in their review mirror, often feels the same anxiety and stress associated with a potential traffic ticket or worse, a DUI arrest. These feelings of fear, nervousness and anxiety come with good reason, considering the potential DUI penalties and other penalties associated with traffic tickets.
- My name is Steve Neighbors and as founder of Neighbors Law Office, I have been defending people just like you for over 30 years. Not only am I licensed to practice here in Kansas, but I am also licensed to practice in Arkansas and Missouri. If you were recently ticketed for a traffic offense or arrested for DUI, as a seasoned Roeland Park DUI attorney, I can provide you with excellent legal representation.
Please keep in mind that after a DUI arrest, you have just 14 calendar days from the date of your arrest to schedule a DMV hearing. At this hearing, the future of your driver's license is addressed and this is your one opportunity to challenge the license suspension. Not only is it important that you schedule this hearing right away, but I can appear at this hearing in an effort to challenge your driver's license suspension. The criminal hearing is an entirely separate hearing and with the criminal hearing, your criminal charges and penalties are addressed by the court.
Serious Representation for Complex DUI Cases
Most first time DUIs are prosecuted as misdemeanors in Kansas; however, in cases of multiple DUIs, DUI with injury, vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident, you could be charged with a felony DUI. Your typical first time DUI without any aggravating circumstances involves up to $1250 in fines, 100 hours of community service, up to 6 months in jail and a 30 day driver's license suspension, whereas a DUI with a high blood alcohol concentration at or above 0.15% may involve a 12 month license suspension and upon reinstatement, the installation of an ignition interlock device (IID).
- Under conditions where aggravated circumstances were present, upon conviction the driver faces:
- Enhanced driver's license suspension
- Enhanced monetary fines
- A lengthier requirement for the ignition interlock device
Such circumstances that might add to your penalties typically include: speeding, reckless driving, driving with a child in your vehicle at the time of the arrest, driving on a suspended or revoked license, driving with a BAC at or above 0.15%, having prior DUI convictions, being on probation for another criminal offense or for an earlier DUI and more.
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.
Roeland Park DUI Defense Representation
In addition to DUI, I also handle a broad range of traffic ticket cases such as speeding, reckless driving, driving without insurance, and driving on a suspended license. For those of you who are facing criminal accusations of domestic violence, harassment or domestic battery, I can defend you as well. I also handle cases involving assault, theft and violations of protection orders and violations of stalking orders. Just because someone is accusing you of violating the law, it doesn't mean he or she is right or that they have sufficient evidence against you.
Having a skilled and aggressive defense attorney is absolutely critical if you wish to overcome the charges against you and move forward with your life. I care about you, your family and your future and I want to put my 30 years of experience in the field of criminal law to work for you.
- When your future is at stake, you can't afford to put it in the hands of a weak, inexperienced or overburdened public defender. Contact me today at my firm, Neighbors Law Office to schedule a confidential and complimentary case evaluation.
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