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What are the penalties for a DUI conviction in Kansas?
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What are the penalties for a DUI conviction in Kansas?
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DUI Basics
Get the low down on the law and what you can expect if you're arrested and charged with a DUI.
Get the low down on the law and what you can expect if you're arrested and charged with a DUI.
Your DUI and the DMV
Besides the court and criminal charge the Department of Motor Vehicles will also bring you grief.
Besides the court and criminal charge the Department of Motor Vehicles will also bring you grief.
DUI Arrests, Police Reports, Arraignments, and Fees
After you're arrested, booked and released, you'll need to get ready for your arraignment.
After you're arrested, booked and released, you'll need to get ready for your arraignment.
DUI/DWI Charges and Penalties
After a DUI conviction expect fines, license suspension, DUI school, and sometimes jail.
After a DUI conviction expect fines, license suspension, DUI school, and sometimes jail.
Fighting a DUI
You may have options to lessen the sentence, get a reduced charge or get the case dismissed.
You may have options to lessen the sentence, get a reduced charge or get the case dismissed.
Getting Help with a DUI/DWI Charge
There are some things you can do yourself and some which require the help of an attorney.
There are some things you can do yourself and some which require the help of an attorney.
Driving under the influence (DUI) is defined as anyone operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. The Kansas DUI laws make it a crime for any person to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. In 1996, the State of Kansas legislature passed laws imposing stricter penalties for those convicted of a DUI offense that resulted in involuntary manslaughter. If convicted, the individual may face a penalty of 38 to 172 months in prison.
First Time Offenders in Kansas
In the State of Kansas, a first time DUI conviction will result in losing your driver’s license for a period of 30 days. If you fail a Breathalyzer test, you may face a revocation of your license for up to one year. In order to get your license reinstated, you must pay a fine of $100, but the suspension will appear on your permanent driving record. Individuals who are charged with a first-time DUI can request an administrative hearing to challenge the license suspension.
All first time offenders in Kansas face a mandatory jail time of at least 48 hours. The maximum penalty is up to six months in county jail. The defendant may be able to get this time reduced or eliminated by serving 100 hours of community service. The fines for first time offenders range between $500 and $1,000 and the defendant may be ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program.
A Second Offense in Kansas
Individuals who are found guilty of a second DUI offense may be subject to a jail term of 90 days to one year. There is a five-day minimum jail term and house arrest is an option after serving 48 hours in jail. The fines range from $1,000 to $1,500 and the loss of their driver’s license for a period of one year.
Getting Legal Help From a Kansas Criminal Defense Lawyer
Anyone who is facing criminal penalties for a DUI conviction in Kansas needs to hire a legal expert. The prosecution is out get you, no matter what. They can request that an ignition interlock device be placed in the vehicle you drive and order you to undergo alcohol evaluation and treatment plans. While this may be inappropriate for your case, only a criminal defense attorney can evaluate the aspects of your particular case.
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