Kansas City DUI Lawyer

25+ Years' of Award-Winning DUI Defense

A driving under the influence (DUI or DWI) arrest can be a scary, confusing, and frustrating experience, especially if it is your first time going through the criminal justice process. Not only is a conviction punishable by fines, license suspension, and even jail or prison time, but it also results in a permanent criminal record that can ruin your professional reputation and personal life.

Are you facing charges for drunk driving? Following an arrest, you only have 10 days to request an administrative hearing. It is important that you speak with a Kansas City DUI attorney immediately. At Stein Law, LLC, our attorneys understand that facing these charges can be frightening and it can be difficult to know what to do.

We have more than 25 years of combined experience in criminal law, making us equipped to represent your freedom and constitutional rights. With experience as a former prosecutor, Attorney Phil Stein understands how investigators think, how prosecutors are crafting cases against you, and even how judges operate in criminal cases.

Kansas DUI Laws

All motorists in the state are not allowed to operate or attempt to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of at least .08 percent or under the influence of alcohol or drugs to a degree that makes a person incapable of safely operating a vehicle. For commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders, the BAC threshold is lowered to .04 percent.

In addition, a person can be charged with drunk driving without operating the vehicle. Kansas courts say any “overt act to engage” is enough to warrant DUI charges.

How Underage Drinking Laws Differ

For underage drivers, blood alcohol content (BAC) of .02% or higher is grounds for a DUI or DWI. In addition, Kansas law makes it a crime for anyone under the age of 21 to possess, consume, obtain, purchase, or attempt to obtain alcoholic liquor. Any juvenile convicted of such offenses will be fined between $200 and $500.

An underage drinking conviction may also result in mandated community service, completion of an educational program, suspension of driving privileges, and the loss of extra-curricular opportunities.

What Are the Penalties for A DUI?

The penalties for a Kansas DUI depend on the circumstances of the case. The courts will determine a defendant’s penalties based on their BAC level, their criminal history, and other factors.

How We Can Help You

A competent DUI defense attorney will not advise you to seek diversion without first examining the details of your police report. Our first priority at Stein Law, LLC, is to find grounds for an acquittal or dismissal.

These are some of the questions we ask during our investigation:

• Did the officer have probable cause to stop you?

• Was the field sobriety test conducted in accord with NHTSA guidelines?

• Was mandated breathalyzer protocol followed?

• Is there available video of your arrest?

Want More Information? Check Out the Below Resources:

• Can You Get A DUI in Kansas for Sleeping in Your Car?
• Common Mistakes to Avoid After A DUI Arrest
• How A DUI Conviction Can Affect Employment

Contact Stein Law, LLC to Schedule a Free Consultation

When you come to our firm, you can trust that our Kansas City DUI attorney will work tirelessly to fight the evidence that is presented against you. We are well versed in common prosecutor tactics and can help build a defense to safeguard your future and liberties.