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10-Jul-2020
What is Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUI Drugs) in Kansas? Driving While Under the Influence of Drugs is an area of law enforcement that has grown exponentially over the past few years. Traditionally the laws applied to Drivers under the influence of illegal substances such as amphetamine, opiates, painkillers, cocaine or marijuana. However the focus of law enforcement has shifted to ...
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15-May-2020
Kansas City, Missouri DUI Lawyer Under Missouri Implied Consent laws any person operating a motor vehicle implicitly gives their consent to submit to a test to determine their blood alcohol content when arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of the two when requested to do so by law enforcement. What Constitutes a DUI Refusal in Missouri? Withdrawal of ...
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11-Apr-2020
Does My Out of State or Missouri DUI Count in Kansas? Kansas Counts All DUI or DWI Convictions From Other States, Including Missouri, That Were Adjudicated On or After July 1, 2001. However, DUI Laws Vary and Not All DUI and DWI Convictions Will Count. Prior DUI Convictions From Other Jurisdictions Can and Should Be Carefully Examined and Challenged By Your DUI Lawyer. Kansas DUI Laws increase ...
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6-Apr-2020
IS A THIRD DUI A FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR IN MISSOURI? A THIRD DUI IN MISSOURI IS A CLASS E FELONY AND IS PROSECUTED UNDER THE 'PERSISTENT OFFENDER' LAW IF A PROSECUTOR DETERMINES YOU HAVE TWO OR MORE DUI CONVICTIONS FROM TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS OR ONE PRIOR INTOXICATION-RELATED TRAFFIC OFFENSE IN WHICH SOMEONE WAS INJURED OR KILLED. Missouri DUI Statute 577.010(18) Classifies 'Persistent Offender' ...
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21-Dec-2019
In Missouri a driver convicted twice of DUI or a comparable alcohol-related offense within a five-year period faces a Five Year Denial of his or her Missouri Driving Privileges, A Driver convicted three or more times faces a Ten Year Denial. Previously the Driver would have to wait two or three years before asking the Court to consider granting Hardship Privileges. In 2013 the laws were changed, ...
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5-Dec-2019
As the holiday season arrives, some advice on staying safe, ( and jail-free ) It's Holiday Season so that means Christmas parties, work parties, a night out on the town, concert, movie, meeting up with some friends, and maybe having a drink or two. Easiest way to avoid a DWI? Designate a driver or take a taxi or Uber home. The reality is that this doesn't always happen, and that next drink may ...
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17-May-2019
So... you are stopped late at night at a DUI Checkpoint in Missouri or Kansas or for a traffic violation / speeding/ improper tags/ improper lane use, etc. and asked; 'Have you had anything to drink tonight?' , if your answer is yes, you are in for the worst pop quiz of your life : the DUI / DWI Field Sobriety Tests. The Big Three: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ...
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1-Nov-2018
A Kansas Driver pulled over in response to Officer's traffic stop of a different vehicle (mistakenly thinking he was the target). When the Driver got out of his truck and walked towards the Officer, the Officer ordered him to get back in his vehicle. This order from the Officer effected a seizure. State v. Reiss, No. 102,071(Kan. App. Dec. 17, 2010) (Leben) (declining to decide "whether a ...
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17-Sep-2018
A stop by law enforcement for a traffic violation will generally result in a ticket for a 'moving' violation. Common moving violations include speeding, careless or reckless driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) , running a stop sign or stop light, making an improper turn, etc. The state of Missouri uses a points system to identify and suspend or revoke drivers who ...
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22-Aug-2017
Many Kansas City Area residents will be headed out of town next week for the Labor Day Weekend Holiday celebrating the 'official' end of summer. Whether on the road or on the lake, take care while celebrating this weekend. The Missouri Highway Patrol reports that from 2004 to 2012, 112 people died in accidents on Missouri roads and highways, and more than 2400 were injured on Missouri ...
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17-Aug-2017
Defending DUI Charges in Cass County Missouri Since 1993 816.361.0964 Have you been charged with a DUI or Criminal Complaint in Cass County? The Law Offices of Charles R. Green has been defending Clients on DUI and Criminal matters in Harrisonville, Missouri for more than twenty years. Being arrested and charged can be a frustrating, impersonal, and overwhelming experience. Once you have posted ...
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18-Jul-2017
Charged With DUI in Clay County? Call Today for a Free Initial Consultation 816.361.0964 Defending DUI Charges in Clay County Missouri Since 1993 Charged With a DUI or Criminal Complaint in Clay County? The Law Offices of Charles R. Green has been defending Clients on DUI and Criminal matters in Liberty for more than twenty years. Being arrested and charged can be a frustrating, impersonal, and ...
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30-Jun-2017
DUI Defense Lawyer in Jackson County Missouri 816.361.0964 If you have been charged with a DUI or Criminal Charge in Jackson County, Missouri the Law Offices of Charles R. Green can help. Being arrested can be an overwhelming, terrifying, disorienting and dehumanizing experience. Once you have been released from custody take stock of your situation, weigh your circumstances, and then talk to an ...
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26-Jun-2017
DUI Defense Lawyer in Platte County Missouri 816.361.0964 / 913.383.3311 Charged with a Criminal Complaint, DUI or DWI in Platte County Missouri? Once you have posted bond you will receive a citation with the first court date on the front. Charged with DWI in State Court is a serious matter. You want to discuss your options with an experienced Platte County DUI Lawyer. Get informed, and take ...
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22-Jun-2017
When is a DUI a Federal Offense? Most DUI, DWI, and OUI charges in Kansas and Missouri are charged under State Law or Municipal Ordinance. However a DUI may become a federal matter if it takes place on or near Federal Property including: * National Parks and Forests and National Monuments * Some Airports (Kansas City International Airport/ MCI ) * Military Bases including Fort Leavenworth Kansas, ...
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19-Nov-2016
DOES MY OUT OF STATE OR KANSAS DUI COUNT IN MISSOURI? Missouri DUI Laws increase potential penalties for second, third, and subsequent DUI charges. It is important to recognize that DUI laws are different from State to State and the elements of what makes up a DUI charge can vary from State to State. When looking at the potential impact that a prior Out-of-State DUI conviction might have on your ...
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11-Nov-2016
As the holiday season arrives, some recommendations for staying safe and DUI-free : So... you're ready for a night out on the town, concert, movie, meeting up with some friends, maybe having a drink or two. Easiest way to avoid a DUI? Designate a driver or take a taxi or Uber home. The reality is that this doesn't always happen, and that next drink may just put you at or over the legal ...
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21-Aug-2016
CALL A DWI LAWYER IN GLADSTONE AT 816.361.0964 WE HAVE BEEN DEFENDING CLIENTS ON DUI CHARGES IN GLADSTONE MUNICIPAL COURT SINCE 1993 Have you been charged with a DWI or Criminal Complaint in Gladstone Missouri Municipal Court? The Law Offices of Charles R. Green has been defending Clients on DUI and Criminal matters in Gladstone, Missouri for more than twenty years. Being arrested and charged can ...
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7-Jul-2016
DWI LAWYER IN CLAYCOMO, MISSOURI WE HAVE BEEN DEFENDING CLIENTS ON DUI CHARGES IN CLAYCOMO MUNICIPAL COURT SINCE 1993 Have you been charged with a DWI or Criminal Complaint in Claycomo Missouri Municipal Court? The Law Offices of Charles R. Green has been defending Clients on DUI and Criminal matters in Gladstone, Missouri for more than twenty years. Being arrested and charged can be a ...
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12-Dec-2015
The United States Supreme Court has said it will take up a case to ultimately decide whether individual states can make it a separate crime for individuals suspected of Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs to refuse to submit to a chemical test of their breath, blood, or urine within the scope of a DUI investigation. Lawyers for the defendants maintain that these laws violate ...
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5-Nov-2015
DUI LAWYER KANSAS CITY 816 361 0964 Call us for a Free Consultation at 816.361.0964 or 913.383.3311 The new official address for the Kansas City Missouri Municipal Court is at 511 E. 11th St., Kansas City, Mo., 64106. The Court's phone number is 816.513.2700. The previous address was at 1101 Locust Street. Kansas City, Missouri Municipal Court handles tickets issued by the Kansas City Missouri ...
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30-Aug-2015
Lightning Strikes Again at 39th and Southwest Trafficway... A DUI Checkpoint held late Friday night resulted in more than thirty people being arrested and charged with Driving Under the Infuence / DUI. The Kansas City Police Department, working in conjunction with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department and Missouri Highway Patrol once again held a DUI checkpoint at 39th Street and Southwest ...
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14-Jan-2015
In State v. Browning, WD76144 the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals examined the defendant's appeal of his conviction for Felony Driving While Intoxicated / Aggravated Offender after a trial by jury. Browning maintained that there was insufficient foundation to allow the admission of Sergeant Kantola's testimony regarding the results of a horizontal gaze nystagmus ...
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10-Oct-2014
816.361.0964 Under Missouri Implied Consent laws any person operating a motor vehicle implicitly gives their consent to submit to a test to determine their blood alcohol content when arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of the two when requested to do so by law enforcement. Withdrawal of this consent by not giving a sample of your blood, breath or ...
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4-Jul-2014
DUI LAWYER PARKVILLE Defending DUI Charges in Parkville Municipal Court Since 1993 816.361.0964 Have you been charged with a DUI or Criminal Complaint in Parkville Missouri Municipal Court? The Law Offices of Charles R. Green has been defending Clients on DUI and Criminal matters in Parkville, Missouri for more than twenty years. Being arrested and charged can be a frustrating, impersonal, and ...
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