Is Hiring a Kansas City DUI Attorney Really That Important When Charged With DUI?
Jun 20, 2011 Drunk Driving
Absolutely. If you value your freedom and reputation, hiring a qualified Kansas City DUI attorney is essential when you’ve been charged with driving under the influence. Whether it’s alcohol or other illegal substances, you do not realize what you are up against until it’s too late. Driving under the influence is a criminal offense that brings severe penalties and punishments.
State lawmakers have really cracked down on Kansas City DUIs, considering this offense a total lack of personal and social responsibility. Because of the frequent and increasing number of injuries and deaths attributed to driving under the influence, penalties have become much harsher in recent years. If you’ve been arrested for DUI, it is imperative that you consult with a competent Kansas City DUI attorney at once. Time is of the essence.
What are the penalties if convicted for DUI in Kansas City? Depending upon whether it is your first offense or a subsequent offense, you may expect to lose your driving privileges, pay steep fines, spend time in jail and attend drunk driving school. A compassionate Kansas City DUI attorney will tell you that the ruin of your reputation, social stigma and general impact on your life is not worth trying to handle it all yourself. This is not a tiny offense where you can pay a small fine, get a slap on the wrist and go on with life.
From hundreds to thousands of dollars in fines and years spent behind bars, being convicted of driving under the influence can destroy your life and your future. When you have been arrested for DUI, a capable Kansas City DUI lawyer will represent your legal rights aggressively, working through the complexities often involved in these types of cases.
An experienced lawyer will be capable of determining whether violations of your constitutional rights occurred, and if tests were performed properly and results reliable. Armed with essential information, an aggressive attorney can weaken the case of the prosecution, protecting your rights and helping you avoid a guilty verdict. Even in the worst case scenario, a Kansas City personal injury lawyer can often have penalties reduced so that the damage to your life is lessened.
Do you really need to obtain the expertise of a skilled Kansas City DUI lawyer when you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence? If you care about your future and your freedom, no words can express how important it is for you to contact an attorney at once.
Hiring the Right Kansas City DUI Attorney Will Make a Difference in the Outcome!
Aug 26, 2010 Drunk Driving
You’ve been charged with driving under the influence, and you may think “It’s really no big deal” – but it is! DUI is a criminal offense of which punishments and penalties are increasing steadily. If you have been charged, you need representation by a Kansas City DUI attorney who is skilled, compassionate, and has successfully helped thousands of others in this same position avoid the worst possible consequences of their actions.
Driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal or prescription drugs or other illegal substances carries many punishments that you do not want to experience. You may lose your right to drive, you may face stiff penalties; you could even serve jail time or be placed under house arrest. A reputable Kansas City DUI attorney will do everything in his power to ensure that you are treated fairly, and that you face the best possible outcome in your situation.
You may not realize how DUI charges can affect your life. Your employer may learn of your arrest, which could lead to termination of your job. Your family may face ridicule or embarrassment; your reputation is tarnished and your entire life is affected in general. An experienced Kansas City DUI attorney can help eliminate much of this, so that you hopefully spend no time in jail and can avoid heavy penalties.
The biggest concern for many who have been charged with this offense is losing their right to drive. You may not even realize that if you did take a breath test, you have only 15 days to file an appeal or your license will be suspended. If you refused to take the breath test, you have 30 days to appeal. Failing to appeal in either situation will result in your license being suspended for one year! While this is far from a death sentence, life is not easy when you are unable to drive other than to work or school. There are many little nuances of the law that the average person does not realize or understand; this is one more reason that you need the best Kansas City DUI attorney in the area on your side!
Everyone makes a mistake at one time or another; after all, we are just human. If you have made a mistake that could cost you in the way of jail time, fines, losing your drivers license and your reputation, don’t take any chances. Contact a highly regarded Kansas City DUI attorney at once, and protect your freedom and liberty.
School Bus Accident Involving DUI Gets Ojai Bus Driver Taken Off Route
Oct 19, 2009 Auto & Car Crashes, Drunk Driving
Recently, an Ojai school bus transporting 21 students to Nordhoff High, Meiners Oaks and Matilija Junior High Schools crashed with a pickup truck when the driver of the bus made a U-turn in front of the truck. Fortunately, no students were injured in the accident, but it did result in Kim Fullenwider being booked and placed in jail on suspicion of misdemeanor drunk driving. This led to Fullenwider being taken off of the route by the Ojai School District, where she previously had a good driving record.
The accident occurred in Live Oak Acres, and investigations found that the bus driver had been drinking the night before the accident happened, but still had alcohol in her bloodstream. Charges also included child endangerment and driving with a blood alcohol content above the legal limit. Since that time, Fullenwider has gotten out of jail and trustees will make a decision about whether to suspend or fire her. This was the first accident since she started driving with the Ojai Unified School District 16 years ago. Representatives of the school district state that they have received numerous calls on Fullenwider’s behalf, stating that she is a good person.
Los Angeles bus accident lawyers know that driving under the influence is one of the most dangerous driving practices you can engage in, particularly when it involves driving a commercial vehicle. Whether Fullenwider is a good person or not has very little bearing on the fact that childrens lives were in danger, and that they could have sustained serious injuries or even death due to her negligent behavior. Unfortunately, the action she took may have destroyed her spotless reputation and driving record, but driving under the influence while transporting children must not be tolerated.
Random drug tests are conducted at the Ojai Unified School District, and no drivers have tested positive up to this point over the last ten years. Those who drive commercial vehicles must adhere to strict standards when it comes to drugs and alcohol. Drivers of commercial vehicles also have a lower threshold for blood alcohol content than the general public, at .04 percent. These safeguards are essential, because drivers are often in control of massive vehicles that carry large loads or numerous passengers, and accidents can have very serious consequences.
Driving under the influence is simply not an acceptable practice at any time, especially when it involves the lives of others. The Reeves Law Group has offices across California are lawyers dedicated to representing personal injury victims, including victims of bus accidents. For a free consultation, please call us at (800) 644-8000.
Newport Beach Drunk Driver to Stand Trial for Death of Huntington Beach Entrepreneur
Sep 21, 2009 Auto & Car Crashes, Drunk Driving, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death - Murder
Charles Lewis Jr., co-founder of a martial arts clothing company in Huntington Beach, was killed in a fatal accident that was allegedly caused by Jeffrey Kirby, a Costa Mesa resident, who was driving while intoxicated. Kirby will stand trial in the death, charged with gross vehicular manslaughter.
According to prosecutors in the case, Lewis was driving on Jamboree Road in his Ferrari, when he was struck by Kirby’s Porsche which caused the Ferrari to crash into a light pole and break in to two pieces. Mr. Lewis died at the scene, and the passenger who was riding in his car was ejected, suffering injuries. Kirby fled the scene of the crime, but has since admitted to police that he was speeding in an attempt to catch up with Lewis’ Ferrari, which he wanted the passengers riding with him to have a look at.
Kirby had two previous convictions for driving while drunk, and blood alcohol tests that were conducted a couple of hours after this crash indicated his BAC level to be .13. Kirby had been drinking prior to the crash at bars in Sang Juan Capistrano and Irvine according to evidence investigators collected from his wallet. Kirby has been denied the chance to plead guilty to vehicular manslaughter, and attorneys for him put blame for the accident on Lewis.
Over the last few years, California has been successful in decreasing the rate of drunk driving accident fatalities, but would still like to take further measures to see those rates drop further. The recent Labor Day holiday weekend brought out law enforcement in droves, in an effort to crackdown on drunk driving offenders. Still, in Orange County alone, 73 drunk drivers were arrested by the California Highway Patrol, which is a slight increase over last years number of 67. The bright news in the midst of all of the bad is that no fatal traffic accidents occurred in Orange County over the holiday weekend.
Ten people were killed over the holiday weekend in California, although it is not known if, or how many of these, involved drunk driving accidents. If you are ever in a similar situation in California, consider contacting a Huntington Beach drunk driving accident lawyer. The California Highway Patrol has confirmed that about half of the fatalities that did occur were in those who were not wearing seat belts.
The Reeves Law Group has numerous locations across California and is dedicated to representing personal injury victims and victims of drunk driving accidents. Contact us for a free consultation at (800)644-8000.
Woman Sentenced 25 Years to Life in Prison for Role in Bike Accident
Sep 14, 2009 Auto & Car Crashes, Drunk Driving, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death - Murder
It was last June that a woman from Buena Park was charged and found guilty of gross vehicular manslaughter for hitting and killing a lone bicyclist. The woman has recently been sentenced to serve 25 years to life in prison for her role in the incident. The accident itself occurred in January of 2007 when the woman, who had been drinking, struck a bicyclist on the road. The bicyclist’s injuries were severe and resulted in her death shortly after the accident. Instead of phoning for help, the motorist broke the law and fled the scene of the crime, leaving the bicyclist seriously injured on the roadside. Police were able to quickly apprehend the motorist and immediately conducted toxicology tests. It turns out that at the time of the accident, she had a blood alcohol level of .18. The legal limit for driving is .08. This means that her blood alcohol level at the time of the crash was over twice the legal limit. This is a terrible accident and hopefully she had a quality dui defense attorney to help her out.
In addition to being drunk on the evening of the accident and then fleeing the scene of the crime, the female motorist had already been involved in two previous accidents in which she had been driving under the influence of alcohol. Both accidents had occurred within the prior five years before the fatal crash. It is likely that the woman had previous received sufficient warning about the dangers of drinking and driving well before she struck and killed the 41-year old bicyclist.
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is not the only way a motorist can risk the life of a bicyclist. Driving while distracted by things on and off the road can also lead to hazardous accidents. As cell phone usage continues to increase across the country, so does the number of accidents that occur involving the injury and even death of bicyclists. Although many drivers are taking precautions by using hands-free Bluetooth devices on the phone, it is still easy for them to become distracted from the road by the conversations in which they are engaging.
Speeding is another common reason behind all types of accidents, especially accidents involving bicycles. It is far too easy for motorists to lose control of their vehicles when speeding, especially if weather conditions are not ideal. The loss of control can lead to major damage and injuries, especially if there is an unsuspecting, unprotected bicyclist involved. There are many people who have been injured in bicycle accidents that have turned to fullerton bicycle accident injury attorneys for help in getting damages and compensation for their injuries. These types of accidents can result in major, long-term medical bills that could potentially bankrupt an individual or family. With the help of bicycle accident attorneys, however, victims are often able to be compensated with damages by those who were directly responsible for the accident. These damages can help cover medical costs in both the present and the future in the instance that injuries are severe and long-lasting.
Drunk Driving Accident Killed Three People on Highway 99
Aug 13, 2009 Auto & Car Crashes, Drunk Driving, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death - Murder
Two weeks ago three people were killed in a drunk driving accident on highway 99. The multi-car accident began when a man, who was driving a Nissan X-Terra, was heading south on the highway at approximately 70mph. The driver apparently began to drift into the left lane where traffic was heading north at approximately the same speed as him. The man crashed his vehicle head-on into a Ford Mustang. The driver of the Mustang did not have time to swerve out of the way of the Nissan. The Ford’s driver was a man from Orisi in Tulare County and carried in the vehicle with him two other passengers. Police have not released the age of the driver of the Mustang, but his passengers were a 12-year old boy and a 26-year old man. The driver of the Ford, as well as his two passengers, died in the accident, despite the fact that they were all wearing seatbelts and there is no evidence that the driver was driving at all recklessly or breaking any traffic laws. If you are ever in a similar situation, don’t hesitate to contact a Los Angeles wrongful death law firm
The impact from the Nissan X-Terra was so great that the Mustang was pushed into another lane of traffic going north on highway 99. When this occurred, the Mustang was also pushed into a Chevy Tahoe which was pulling a trailer behind it. The additional crash caused the Mustang to turn over. There were also three people inside the Chevy that was struck. The driver, along with his 12-year old and 8-year old passengers, thankfully did not die, but all three suffered injuries. The driver of the Nissan that started it all also incurred serious injuries in the crash, and his single passenger sustained moderate injuries. The Nissan driver is still receiving medical attention in the Modesto hospital, but will likely be taken to the Merced County jail after he is released from the hospital. Since it is suspected by police that he was driving drunk at the time of the crash, he will likely be held on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while under the influence of alcohol and felony driving under the influence of alcohol.
Police have yet to report whether or not this is the man’s first time being caught driving under the influence of alcohol. If it is, in fact, determined that he has been cited for drunk driving before, it is very possible that the man will be charged with murder rather than vehicular manslaughter. Those who choose to continue driving drunk when they’ve already been cited for driving under the influence are, under California law, liable for murder in the instance that someone dies because of their negligent or reckless driving. If one of your loved ones has been killed by a drunk driver, a Los Angeles personal injury attorney can help you and your family receive the compensation you need to cover the expenses you will inevitably incur because of their death. Criminal charges against drunk drivers can help ensure that the perpetrator does not harm other people, but criminal charges along will not help you and your family pay for funeral expenses and medical costs.
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Trial to Start for Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend in Laguna Hills
Aug 3, 2009 Auto & Car Crashes, Drunk Driving, Personal Injury
It was over a year ago that a 36-year old man from Laguna Hills (South of Los Angeles) was involved in a California drunk driving accident that killed his 33-year old girlfriend. To make matters worse, his girlfriend was five months pregnant with his child at the time of her death. The unborn child was also killed in the accident. The man was driving himself and his girlfriend home from a wedding reception when he crashed the vehicle into a tree going more than 70mph. The speed limit in the area was a mere 35mph in comparison. When police arrived and conducted blood alcohol testing, it was confirmed that the man’s blood alcohol level exceeded twice the legal limit for driving at .18.
The man is now facing two charges of murder, one of which is attributed to his girlfriend’s death with the other attributed to the death of their unborn child. Rather than being charged with vehicular manslaughter as would be typical in many drunk driving accident cases, the man is being charged with murder because of his past experience with and education regarding drunk driving and its potentially horrendous risks. Only four months before the crash that killed his girlfriend and unborn child, the man had been convicted of misdemeanor DUI.
In accordance with his sentence, the man was required to attend classes devoted to educating convicted drunk drivers about the risks of driving while under the influence of alcohol. The man was therefore taught the various risks that are involved in drunk driving, not only to himself, but to others in and out of his vehicle as well. The man also signed what is known in California as a “guilty plea form.” When he signed the form, he signed a proverbial contract stating that he was aware of the dangers of drunk driving and would accept full responsibility if anyone was injured because of his drunk driving. He also consented to the fact that he could be charged with murder if someone died as a result of his drunk driving. In addition to drunk driving charge, the man was not supposed to be driving at all without the permission of his parole officer because of past crimes regarding carjacking charges, for which he served time in prison.
Although fetal murder charges are not common in drunk driving claims, or many other types of claims for that matter, they have been favored by judges and juries in the past. Had the child’s mother not been killed in the drunk driving accident caused by this man, the baby would have also likely survived and been born to experience a long and healthy life. For those of you that have loved ones who have been killed by drunk drivers, do not hesitate to contact a Los Angeles personal injury attorney. Although criminal charges can bring a sense of justification and peace to a family following the death of their loved ones, they do not typically offer any financial assistance to cover the expenses that are almost always incurred from drunk driving accidents.
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Windy City dui news
Jul 31, 2009 Drunk Driving
Tracy M. Kielech is a 30 year old from 752 George Ave., Aurora. Mrs.
Kielech was charged with theft at Macy’s on July 18, Mrs. Kielech was the
reported suspect and took an employee’s purse while the employee was in
the salon. Mrs. Kielech was released on a $1,000 personal recognizance
bond pending an Aug. 11 court date in Waukegan, IL. A juvenile defendant
that is a 16-year-old female was charged with retail theft on July 19 at
Dominick’s, 290 E. Hawthorn Village Commons. The female defendant
reportedly left the store without purchasing $16.99 worth of alcohol. The
defendant was released on a $75 personal recognizance bond pending an Aug.
17 court date in Mundelein, IL. If you reside in the Chicago area and
require a top notch Chicago dui lawyer then I suggest Mathew Miller. Matthew
is the best Chicago dui lawyer. A juvenile defendant that is 14-year-old male was
charged with retail theft on July 17 at Icing, IL 619 Hawthorn Center. The juvenile
defendant stated in reports left the store without paying for $8.50 worth
of jewelry. The defendant was released on a $75 personal recognizance bond
pending an Aug. 17 court date in Mundelein, IL.
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Young Boy Dead After Los Angeles Prescription Drug Crash
Jul 24, 2009 Auto & Car Crashes, Criminal Cases, Drunk Driving, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death - Murder
Unfortunately, there was an accident that occurred only 2 weeks ago where an 11 year old boy lost his life in a car accident following major injuries in Thousand Oaks near Los Angeles. The driver of the vehicle holding the young boy was his aunt and she was under the influence of prescription drugs. The fact that this involved family makes it even more terrible for everyone involved. The boys aunt was under the influence of prescription pain killers that she had taken early in the morning. The aunt pulled out in front of an oncoming vehicle after stopping at a stop sign in an intersection. She did not pay attention to the large oncoming truck that had the right of way. The trucks driver wasn’t able to come to a stop or avoid the vehicle at the last minute and unfortunately struck the SUV at a high rate of speed. The boy incurred major personal injuries and was airlifted to a hospital where he shortly thereafter lost his precious life.
This terrible accident occured on a major holiday (4th of July) and it is a very unfortunate circumstance. After the young boy was flown to a close hospital, he was then quickly moved to the Childrens Hospital in Los Angeles and lost his life approximately 24 hours after the collision occured. This is a good lesson for anyone that is currently on pain medicine or any other medications that can inhibit your driving abilities. You may seem and feel completely in control, but the fact is that if you accidently were involved in an accident involving a death, you could face murder charges or major penalties. Someone should contact a Los Angeles wrongful death attorney to help in this case in order to help the parents of the child pay for expenses and damages.
There was another boy in the pickup truck that struck the SUV, but thankfully he only sustained some minjor injuries and survived. The pickup truck driver and another passenger were not injured in this crash and they will be fine. The aunt that was driving the SUV incurred minimal injuries and was arrested almost immediately following the accident on suspicions that she could be under influence of some substance which turned out to be prescription drugs.
If you have been involved in a car accident that could have been prevented because of someones driving negligence or because they are under the influence of a substance, make sure you contact a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer so that you can get assistance in recovering damages. A personal injury attorney can give you an excellent understanding of your rights and protections in situations like this.
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DF Legal News : Ventura Motor Vehicle Accident Case To Begin
Jul 15, 2009 Auto & Car Crashes, Drunk Driving, Pedestrian Accidents
If you’ve been injured in an accident that involved a drunk driver, don’t hesitate to contact a Los Angeles Motor Vehicle Accident attorney. Your Ventura auto accident lawyer will be able to determine who is to blame for the accident and to whom you can expect to receive financial compensation for the injuries you incurred in the accident.
A few years back, there was a terrible motor vehicle accident that took place in Ventura County outside of Los Angeles that ended in the death of one man and injury of another. In October 2006, there were 4 restaurant employees that choose to drink after the restaurant had been closed in the establishment after their shift was completed. After these drinks were being served, there was one man that was said to be very intoxicated and didn’t seem to have the coherency to drive his motor vehicle. Thankfully, one of his coworkers took the liberty of driving the man home in his vehicle, also driving the other two men as passengers.
The intent of this coworker was to drive everyone home safely and then return the vehicle to its owner the following morning. Unfortunately the vehicles owner wasn’t happy with their decision. The owner thought that his vehicle was being stolen so he rushed to his automobile as the other three men got back in it to leave. The vehicle owner began a fight with his coworker who was at the wheel. This coworker, with the help of the other two, was able to overcome the owner of the vehicle, leaving him at home with his car. Rather than risk more problems by taking the vehicle, the three decided instead to simply walk back to their respective homes.
The owner of the car had other plans, however. He jumped into his vehicle while still under the influence of alcohol and followed his coworkers down the street. Two of the three were unable to get away from the coming vehicle in time and were hit intentionally. Unfortunately one died almost instantly while the other sustained serious injuries. The vehicle’s owner that was angry did not sustain any injuries.
According to defense attorneys, the vevicle owner experienced a temporary blackout or loss of complete consciousness as a result of the fight he had with his coworker outside his home. The defendant’s lawyers claim that he continued in this unconscious, blackout phase as he climbed into his vehicle and ran down his coworkers. In contrast to this claim, the injured coworker and the coworker that was not hit by the vehicle claim that the driver appeared to be fully functional and aware of his doings. If the jury decides to side with the plaintiffs, the driver of the vehicle could face murder charges and spend years in prison.
Although it is still unclear just how aware the drunk driver was of his actions, it has been made perfectly clear again and again that drunk driving often leads to severe injuries and death. Alcohol and drugs have the ability to impair a person’s judgment, response time, and coordination, especially when that person is behind the wheel of a car. Although this drunk driver is currently facing criminal charges alone, it is not unlikely that he will soon be facing civil charges filed by a personal injury attorney as well.
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