Wyandotte County DUI Lawyer
Have you been arrested for DUI in Wyandotte County?
My name is Steve Neighbors and I am the founder of Neighbors Law Office. As a Wyandotte County DUI attorney, I have been practicing DUI defense all throughout the county for over 30 years. Through the course of my legal career, I have become adept at challenging the reliability of breath tests and blood tests, as well as field sobriety tests.
Who you choose to defend you against DUI charges is extremely important and that decision could mean the difference between a DUI conviction and getting your charges dropped. For this reason, whenever you are facing DUI charges, it's a wise idea to select an attorney who has focused a great deal of their career on the field of DUI defense. As a Kansas attorney, I am also licensed to practice in the states of Arkansas and Missouri.
Reviewing all Evidence in Your Case
The field of DUI defense centers around the evidence collected from chemical tests. All states use a breath alcohol test or a blood test to calculate a driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC). While these tests might be good, they are not foolproof by any means. All aspects of the DUI arrest can be called into question and this includes the legality of the traffic stop and the field sobriety tests as well. A police officer cannot pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving on a hunch, nor can they park outside of a nightclub or bar waiting for patrons to leave.
They must first have probable cause to pull you over and this may involve weaving in and out of a traffic lane, driving too slowly, or speeding. As far as field sobriety tests are concerned, there are many factors that can cause a driver to fail such tests. The driver can have a medical condition which makes it impossible for them to balance on one leg, or it can be windy outside and this can cause the driver to stumble, or their shoes can play a role as well. As your attorney, it's my job to question all aspects of your DUI case in order to search for any potential errors or flaws that might exonerate you.
DUI Charges in Wyandotte County, Kansas
- Your DUI penalties will be determined based on the following conditions:
- If this was a first time DUI
- Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level
- If you caused property damage
- If you caused bodily injury (DUI with injury)
- If anyone was killed as a result of the drunk driving (vehicular manslaughter)
- If a child was in the vehicle at the time of the arrest
- If you were driving on a suspended license
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.
Traffic Tickets and Criminal Defense
Once you pay a traffic ticket, you are essentially admitting guilt and the ticket goes on your driving record. We all know that traffic tickets add points to a driver's record, and when you accumulate too many points, your driver's license is suspended. Perhaps the most costly aspect of a traffic ticket is not the price of the ticket, but the increased auto insurance premiums that follow.
I have been handling DUI and traffic cases for 30 years and I have garnered an excellent reputation for reducing if not eliminating the consequences of a traffic ticket. I can assist clients who have been ticket for the following: speeding hit and run, reckless driving, and many more traffic violations.
I also handle criminal defense cases involving domestic violence, domestic battery, and harassment. If you were accused of violating a protection order or violating a stalking order, I can defend you as well. There are always two sides to every story and everyone has a right to a defense, no matter what they are being charged with. It's the prosecution's role to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you are guilty and it's my job to prove otherwise.
- Regardless of the circumstances, you are in, I am here to use my years of experience in the field of criminal law to help turn things around in your favor. If you are facing DUI charges or other criminal charges, I urge you to contact me at Neighbors Law Office without delay.
Wyandotte County Resource Links
DUI Information Center
Wyandotte County Information
Map of Wyandotte County
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