Strong Defense To Avoid Conviction And Jail

At Traffic Law Central of Bukaty Law Offices, P.A., our primary goal is to keep our clients out of jail and help them to keep their driving privileges. We offer aggressive defense for those charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Kansas. We take the time to thoroughly examine every aspect of your case and fight hard to get DUI charges dismissed or otherwise resolved in the most favorable way possible. By using the proper legal techniques it is possible to avoid being convicted of a DUI. Our experienced Kansas DUI Defense Firm can help you avoid a bad outcome by challenging:

• Probable Cause for Traffic Stops

• Evidence Contained in Police Reports

• Accuracy of Breathalyzer Tests and Blood or Urine Tests

• Proper Administering of Field Sobriety Tests

• Admissibility of Statements made to Police Officers

• Video Evidence from Patrol Cars and Police Station Cameras

Drunk driving laws in Kansas are very strict. First-time offenders charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs can face jail time and there is often mandatory jail time for second-time offenses. A third-offense DUI is charged as a felony and can carry a sentence of up to 1 year in jail. Other consequences of a Kansas DUI can include:

• Substantial Fines

• License Suspension From 30 Days to 1 Year or more

• A Criminal Record

• Higher Insurance Rates

• Mandatory Alcohol or Drug Treatment

• An Ignition Interlock Device Installed on your vehicle

Do You Qualify For Diversion Or Probation?

Kansas law does not allow a charge of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) to be amended or reduced to a lesser offense. In effect, it is illegal for prosecutors in Kansas to plea bargain on a DUI charge except in terms of the penalties.

Fortunately, there are options for resolving DUI charges in ways which do not result in conviction or mandatory jail time. Some first-time offenders may qualify for a diversion program. A diversion is a legal contract negotiated by your attorney with the prosecutor. Diversion agreements are generally for 12 months and can result in the dismissal of a DUI charge if successfully completed. We have successfully negotiated diversion agreements for many of our clients as well as guiding them through all aspects of the diversion process.

Many individuals however, do not qualify for diversion programs – Commercial Driver’s License holders, individuals charged with DUI in the context of an Auto Accident, those with very high Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test results or those who have past convictions for DUI or any other serious misdemeanor or felony offenses – can be ineligible for DUI diversion programs. Despite these challenges, we fight for our clients and are often able to overcome the objections of prosecutors and succeed in having our clients DUI charges diverted.

At Traffic Law Central of Bukaty Law Offices, P.A., we also represent many clients who are not eligible for diversion or who have past convictions for DUI or DWI in Kansas or other states. In these cases, we have successfully argued for non-jail alternatives for hundreds of clients. We work to persuade prosecutors and judges to grant probation instead of jail time. We also negotiate arrangements for our clients to participate in house arrest, work release, community service or weekend alcohol treatment programs instead of serving long periods of time in county jail.

If you have been charged with Driving Under the Influence in Kansas, you owe it to yourself to seek knowledgeable, experienced legal representation. At Traffic Law Central, we fight hard to keep our clients out of jail, keep criminal convictions off of their records and protect their driving privileges. Contact us today for your FREE, Confidential Consultation or get your FREE Quote now!