About DUI and Drunk Driving Cases

Kansas DUI Defense and Drunk Driving Arrest Lawyer James L. Spies

Drunk driving charges can happen to anyone, including many of my clients.

The impact of a DUI conviction can result in skyrocketing auto insurance rates and even the loss of your driver's license. You may even face losing your job if you need to drive to work or are in the transportation industry.

Many charged with a DUI want the matter to go away and make the mistake of pleading guilty without consulting an experienced DUI attorney first. The short and long-term effects of a DUI conviction are too significant not to have a skilled DUI attorney at your side.

While many lawyers are familiar with the events that lead up to a DUI arrest—including field sobriety tests, breathalyzers, and other chemical tests—many are not aware of the administrative component. In Kansas, following your arrest, you have 10 days to file the necessary documents and request an administrative hearing. At the administrative hearing, it will be determined if your license will be suspended and/or restricted.

I treat DUI defense as a specialized area that requires knowledge and experience on both sides of the courtroom. My experience as a former prosecutor and a practicing DUI attorney has provided me insight into the investigative techniques used by the police when they have pulled someone over for a DUI.

Societal intolerance for drunk driving has resulted in severe, almost draconian penalties for a DUI conviction, whether it is your first offense or you face felony-level charges. Because of that, I aggressively challenge field sobriety testing, preliminary breath testing, and the motivation for the initial traffic stop that resulted in your arrest. There is too much at stake to leave your defense in the hands of an unqualified lawyer.

For more information on defending against a DUI or drunk driving charge or to schedule an appointment with an experienced criminal defense lawyer, please contact me today.