When And Where Do I File Accident Reports?
Accidents involving death, personal injury, or total apparent property damage exceeding $500 must be reported immediately to the local authorities.
Other Kansas Drunk Driving Defense FAQs
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What Is A Dui?
A: In Kansas, the charge of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (DUI) means that you operated or attempted to operate a vehicle when, because of the ingestion … more -
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How Can I Defend A Dui Charge?
A: In order to defend against such a charge, you must be ready and able to demonstrate, either through independent witnesses who can attest to your lack of intoxication, … more -
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Why Is Criminal Charge And A Civil Case In A Dui?
A: If you have been arrested for DUI, there are two distinct and separate aspects of your case: the criminal charges, which can result in fines, jail time, and loss of … more -
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What Is The Administrative Hearing?
A: The length of suspension that you face depends upon whether you refused the chemical test or whether you failed the test, whether this is your first test failure, and … more -
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What Happens At The Administrative Hearing?
A: If you request an administrative hearing, in a timely manner, your driving privileges cannot be suspended until a decision has been made by the hearing officer. Prior … more -
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What Are The Potential Criminal Penalties?
A: Aside from the administrative suspension of your driving privileges, the criminal charge of DUI carries fines, potential jail time, and suspension of your driving … more -
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What Are The Potential Criminal Penalties For A First Conviction?
A: A first conviction for DUI is a Class B misdemeanor. The potential sentence is 48 hours to six months in jail. The person must serve at least 48 hours, unless the … more -
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What Are The Potential Criminal Penalties For A Second Conviction?
A: A second conviction for DUI is a Class A misdemeanor. The potential sentence is 90 days to one year in jail. The person must serve at least five days, but after 48 … more -
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What Are The Potential Criminal Penalties For A Third Conviction?
A: A third conviction for DUI is a felony. The sentence includes 90 days to one year in jail. Ninety days imprisonment is mandatory, but after 48 hours in jail, the judge … more -
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What Are The Potential Criminal Penalties For A Fourth Conviction?
A: A fourth conviction for DUI is also a felony. Like a third conviction, there is a minimum sentence of 90 days. A person convicted of a fourth or subsequent DUI, … more
DUI Checkpoints
Learn why there are DUI sobriety checkpoints.
