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A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) can result in steep consequences for the offender. Penalties can include jail time, high fines, and suspension of your driver’s license. If a law enforcement officer stops you for a DUI or a related offense in Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Merriam, Mission, DeSoto, Spring Hill, or Gardner-Edgerton, call one Joseph, Hollander & Craft’s Overland Park DUI lawyers right away. We stand ready to defend you to the fullest extent possible under the law.

We Have Deep Experience In Overland Park DUI Cases

JHC’s DUI defense lawyers have successfully defended thousands of felony and misdemeanor DUI cases in Johnson County District Court, Wyandotte County District Court, and municipal courts across both counties. We know the intricacies of the DUI statutes, ordinances, and case law as well as the tactics DUI prosecutors will use against you.

Whether you live in the area or were just passing through town, you can trust our DUI defense attorneys to guide you through and beyond your DUI case. Whether it is a first DUI charge or a successive DUI charge, a DUI involving drugs, an underage DUI, or a DUI involving an accident or injury, there’s nothing we have not seen and nothing we cannot handle.  Always one step ahead, our Overland Park DUI attorneys leverage their experience to put you in prime position to defend your case.

Our Overland Park DUI Lawyers Are Skilled Trial Attorneys

Our Overland Park DUI defense attorneys are aggressive trial advocates who work hard for our clients. We use experts to challenge the prosecution’s contentions regarding your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). We skillfully cross-examine the prosecution’s witnesses to expose the shortcomings of their investigations. And we also leverage motions to limit the evidence the prosecution can offer against you.

The Fourth Amendment gives you the right to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures. Evidence collected in violation of your Fourth Amendment rights can be suppressed. JHC’s Overland Park DUI defense attorneys scrutinize the facts of every case we undertake to determine whether we can exclude incriminating material from trial.

We Are Ready for Anything

When you’ve been cited or arrested for a DUI, we are ready and able to hit the ground running in your defense. We are adept at uncovering problems associated with the initial car stop, field sobriety tests, the arrest process, and the results of any test measuring blood alcohol concentration (BAC). We are experienced with test refusals and will advise you regarding how it affects your case. Our Overland Park DUI lawyers also frequently defend related charges—from open container, minor in possession, and minor in consumption to leaving the scene of an accident, vehicular homicide, and involuntary manslaughter.

We Offer Smart Solutions Suited to Your Case and Your Needs

Our Overland Park DUI defense attorneys understand the risks associated with DUI-related litigation, and we know the consequences of a conviction affect each person in a different way. We will guide you toward the best possible outcome for your case and your circumstances.

Should you decide you don’t want to take your case to trial, our Overland Park DUI lawyers will help you pursue an available alternative. If you are eligible for diversion (deferred prosecution), we will help you apply and talk you through the risks and benefits. If a plea is necessary, we will negotiate a plea bargain with your objectives in mind. We know what kind of information the prosecution will consider when evaluating these trial alternatives and will make sure you are positioned to resolve your case on terms that best suit your situation and needs.

We Handle License Revocation Proceedings

Our Overland Park DUI defense advocates also defend clients in driver’s  license revocation proceedings. There are times when representation at your license hearing makes the difference between keeping your license or having it revoked. A skilled DUI defense attorney will be able to challenge the grounds for your DUI arrest, challenge the validity and accuracy of the testing, and address any testing refusal issues. A proficient attorney will also know what issues to preserve for an appeal.

Call Our Overland Park DUI Lawyers For Help

JHC’s Overland Park DUI lawyers know the effect that losing driving privileges can have on your freedom, your career, your finances, and your family. Rest assured, we are committed to managing your case with utmost skill, vigilance, and efficiency—with your end goals in mind.

If you are facing charges for DUI or a related crime, call our Overland Park DUI defense team right away.

FAQs 

Is alcohol consumption the only basis for a DUI charge?

Many people think driving under the influence (DUI) is synonymous with drunk driving, but alcohol is only one substance that justifies a DUI charge. In Kansas, DUI is defined as operating or attempting to operate any vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs to a degree that renders the person incapable of safely driving a vehicle. You can be charged with and convicted for DUI based on drug use—even when the drug you used is legal and prescribed by a doctor.

Can a Kansas DUI be expunged?

Yes. If your DUI was committed before July 1, 2006, expungement is available after 5 years. For DUIs committed on or after July 1, 2006, a 5-year waiting period applies to first offenses and a 10-year waiting period applies to second or subsequent offenses—except for DUIs committed between July 1, 2014, and June 30, 2015, which have a 7-year waiting period. JHC’s Overland Park DUI lawyers are happy to help you clear your record with a DUI expungement.

Can I plea bargain out of a DUI?

Kansas law prohibits prosecutors from dropping DUI charges based on a plea agreement. However, your attorney can negotiate the terms of your sentence in the event you plead guilty to a DUI charge.

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