DUI Consequences in Kansas
If you are charged with DUI in Kansas, 2 separate lawsuits are filed against you simultaneously:
- A Criminal Case (State of Kansas/City v. You)
- A Civil Case (Department of Revenue v. You)
These two proceedings are distinctly different - different judges, prosecutors, court, burdens of proof, and most importantly, different consequences.
Kansas DUI consequences:
CRIMINAL CASES
1st DUI (Class B misdemeanor):
| Freedom: |
minimum of 48 hours in custody; up to 6 months in jail; loss of license |
| Money: |
$500-$1000 fine |
| Probation: |
only after 48 hours imprisonment/100 hours community service |
2nd DUI (lifetime) (Class A misdemeanor):
| Freedom: |
minimum of 5 days in custody; up to 1 year in jail; loss of license |
| Money: |
$1000-$1500 fine |
| Probation: |
only after 5 days consecutive imprisonment; work release or house arrest possible after 48 consecutive hours jail |
3rd DUI(lifetime) (ungraded felony):
| Freedom: |
minimum 90 days in custody; up to 1 year prison; loss of license |
| Money: |
$1500-$2500 |
| Probation: |
only after 90 days imprisonment; work release/house arrest possible after 48 consecutive hours jail |
4th DUI (lifetime) (ungraded felony):
| Freedom: |
minimum 90 days; up to 1 year in prison and postrelease supervision; driver's license |
| Money: |
$2500 fine |
| Probation: |
only after 90 days imprisonment; work release possible after 72 consecutive hours jail |
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CIVIL CASES (ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING)
Must be requested within 10 days of service of Form DC-27 (pink sheet) or driver waives hearing and suspended automatically.
If you lose your administrative hearing and are suspended:
Under 21 driver:
Penalties apply for .02-.08: 30 days suspension, followed by 330 days of restricted privilege
For breath test .08: 1 year suspension
For breath test refusal: 1 year suspension
1st DUI Occurrence:
| Failed breath test: |
30 days followed by 330 days of restricted privilege |
| Refused breath test: |
1 year |
2nd DUI Occurrence (lifetime):
| Failed breath test: |
1 year + 1 year interlock ignition |
| Refused breath test: |
2 years |
3rd DUI Occurrence (lifetime):
| Failed breath test: |
1 year + 1 year interlock ignition |
| Refused breath test: |
3 year suspension |
4th DUI Occurrence (lifetime):
| Failed breath test: |
1 year + 1 year interlock ignition |
| Refused breath test: |
10 year suspension |
5th or subsequent DUI Occurrence (lifetime):
| Failed breath test: |
Permanent revocation |
| Refused breath test: |
Permanent revocation |
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Kansas City DUI lawyer
Christopher J. Angles can help
As you can see, the consequences of a DUI charge are severe. Successful defense of a DUI in Kansas requires the skill, expertise, and experience of a practitioner who constantly keeps up on the law. Mr. Angles is a Kansas City DUI lawyer who is also a member of the National College of DUI Defense. He regularly attends continuing legal education classes in this area, and has been called upon to share his knowledge with judges and lawyers alike. Perhaps his biggest compliments are having been called upon to represent several fellow attorneys, and family members of various attorneys, and all charged with drunk driving.
Mr. Angles has extensive experience defending those accused of DUI in Kansas. His aggressive tactics have resulted in numerous dismissals, acquittals, and other favorable dispositions. He's a Kansas City DUI lawyer who gets results for you.
If you or a loved one has been charged with drunk driving, consider whom the lawyers choose. Contact us here.
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