Unlawful Police Stops in Kansas City
DUI Defense Attorney in Kansas City
When pulled over by law enforcement for suspicion of
DUI, it is critical that the case is evaluated by a skilled Kansas City DUI
lawyer. There are countless cases that when fully examined it was determined
that the police stop violated the individual's rights under the Constitution.
These stops are those in which there was no violation taking place and
the individual was driving safely, within the speed limit and was not
exhibiting driving behavior that would lead law enforcement to consider
that they could be drunk driving. Law enforcement can become overzealous
in their attempts to find DUI drivers, both in Kansas and Missouri, and
some have faced
criminal charges related to illegal police stops.
Call the Kansas City DUI firm for a
free evaluation of the charges you are facing.
Determining Probable Cause
If the individual accused was operating their vehicle without any driving
conduct that could be deemed unsafe, reckless or appear to be dangerous,
law enforcement has no "probable cause" to stop the vehicle. This doesn't mean it doesn't happen, however. There are cases
in which police claimed that the individual was "weaving" within
their own lane - this is not illegal. There may have been a rough spot
in the road or an item that caused them to move slightly within the lane.
Cities are under huge financial stress and law enforcement actions have
been ramped up to seek more funds, and some individuals are facing repercussions
that are solely based on an unlawful police stop.
Defending Clients Arrested During Illegal Police Stops
Kansas City DUI attorney,
Charles Green, is well aware of how many times law enforcement steps over the bounds
of the law, and if this is the situation, will aggressively seek to have
the evidence illegally obtained suppressed. When this court challenge
is successful, there is essentially no case with which to convict. It
is vital to determine whether the case includes an illegal police stop
as part of a full review of any
DUI arrest. The aggressive and relentless approach that the attorney takes on behalf
of clients can increase the possibility of a case dismissal and walking
free. Act now, as early involvement can lead to a total dismissal of DUI charges.
Contact a Kansas City DUI lawyer
if it is suspected that an unlawful police stop was part of a DUI arrest
in Kansas or Missouri.