In the State of Kansas, and under federal law, convicted felons cannot legally possess a firearm. Not every DUI conviction results in a felony, but some can. Namely, a third or subsequent DUI, crimes in which someone is injured by your actions while
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Anyone with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in Kansas faces severe consequences if convicted of driving under the influence. Stricter laws apply to professional drivers operating a taxi, a truck, or other commercial vehicle. In fact, you can lo
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Whenever loss of life occurs in a car accident, there are deep emotions and responses to the tragedy by all who survive, including the families involved as well as the driver who will be criminally charged as responsible for the accident. A driver ch
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The Huffington Post recently had an article on the site titled “How to Find the Best DUI Lawyer By Yourself“. The article doesn’t contain a whole lot of information, but I agree with its basic prescription for finding the best DUI a
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The majority of all DUIs start as a traffic stop. Drivers do not realize that this ‘stop’ is a form of detention and seizure of your person. This is an important point of law because under the Bill of Rights, the Fourth Amendment prohibit
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How long does a Kansas DUI conviction stay on your criminal record? Forever – perhaps. However, after at least five years after you have completed a probation, and at a judge’s discretion, you may be able to have a first-time conviction expunged
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Misconceptions about the legal process can cloud the judgment of those facing DUI charges. Decisions made in haste, out of fear or without the advice and counsel of an experienced attorney can be costly in the long run. The truth is that no matter ho
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