DUI Lawyer Overland Park

Were You Arrested for DUI in Overland Park?

Have you been charged with a DUI in Overland Park, Kansas? The Overland Park Municipal Court is located at 12400 Foster Road, Overland Park, Kansas, 66213. Overland Park has a team of experienced Prosecutors and two full time Judges. There is no right to a jury trial in Overland Park as all trials are held before a Judge. Overland Park will usually not require a bond to be posted after a DUI arrest. You want to talk with an experienced Overland Park DUI Lawyer as soon as possible.

The Overland Park Municipal Court adjudicates cases involving Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Misdemeanor Possession of Drugs, Probation Violations, Theft, Shoplifting or Stealing charges, Driving in Violation of Ignition Interlock Restrictions, and other Misdemeanor Traffic Violations and City Code Infractions.

Charged With a DUI in Overland Park Municipal Court? Request a Kansas Drivers License Hearing Within 14 Days

If you have been charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) you should be aware of your constitutional rights which include the right to have an attorney represent you at all stages of the process, including both the criminal case in Overland Park Municipal Court and the Administrative Drivers License Hearing with the Kansas Department of Revenue, which is civil in nature,

Our Office offers a free initial DUI Consultation; contact us today at 913.383.3311 or submit a Fast and Confidential Case Evaluation form on our website.

When you have been charged with DUI in Overland Park you have ten business days or fourteen calendar days to request the Drivers License Hearing regarding the possible suspension or revocation of your Kansas Driver License.

The Officer should have given you a DC-27 form that is valid for thirty days as a temporary Drivers License in Kansas. If your Blood Alcohol Level was .08 or above you face a potential suspension of at least thirty days followed by six months of ignition interlock. If your Blood Alcohol Level was .15 or above the suspension is for one year followed by one year of ignition interlock. If you refused testing that penalty increases to a one-year suspension followed by two years of ignition interlock.

Your first court in Overland Park date may be four to six weeks away, but your right to challenge the suspension or revocation of your Kansas Driving Privileges when charged with DUI expires within ten business days or fourteen calendar days of being served with a DC-27 form. The possible suspension or revocation of your Kansas Drivers License is a separate matter from the criminal case in Overland Park Municipal Court. Failure to request the Drivers License Hearing within 14 days may result in the automatic suspension of your Kansas Driving Privileges.

When you hire the Law Offices of Charles R. Green the first step we take on your behalf is to request that a Drivers License hearing be held. A Drivers License hearing preserves your right to challenge the suspension of your Kansas Driving Privileges and also importantly allows you to continue to drive legally in Kansas during the Driver License Hearing process.

Since 1993, Attorney Charles Green has been defending people in the Kansas City Metro Area including Overland Park as they face DUI Charges. The Law Offices of Charles R. Green has more than twenty-five years of experience defending Clients in both Kansas and Missouri and can proudly attest to achieving numerous successes both in and out of the courtroom. When you need aggressive defense with effective results, you need the Law Offices of Charles R. Green on your side.

Defending DUI Charges in Overland Park Since 1993

The Law Offices of Charles R. Green has provided DUI defense and counsel for more than twenty-five years. If you have a pending DUI charge in Overland Park, the Law Offices of Charles R. Green has the skill, resources, and dedication to help. When it comes to DUI defense, there is no substitute for professional experience.

Kansas DUI laws are complex and receiving a DUI charge in Overland Park is a serious matter. You may have been told by the arresting officer that a DUI is not a serious matter and that you don't need to consult with an attorney. Nothing could be further from the truth. A DUI charge can impact your drivers license, your employment, and other aspects of your life. You cannot afford to step forward without consulting with a DUI attorney. Many DUI Lawyers in Overland Park including my office offer a free initial consultation regarding your case. Contact us today at 913.383.3311 or submit a Fast and Confidential Case Evaluation form on our website.

At the Law Offices of Charles R. Green, their legal team understands what to do first following a DUI,. You can be confident that if you work with their firm that they will be relentless in their efforts to protect your rights, regardless of whether you're facing charges for a first time DUI, multiple DUI, underage DUI, or felony DUI . They are also able to help clients who are charged with leaving the scene, have cases involving accidents, drugs, implied consent refusal of a breath or blood test, or failed a field sobriety test.

Should I Hire a DUI Defense Lawyer?

Your drivers license, your freedom and your future may be on the line in the time following a DUI charge. Criminal charges can affect employment prospects, student loan eligibility, insurance rates, etc. Having to face something of this nature can be confusing, overwhelming and terrifying, regardless of whether you were subjected to an unlawful police stop, are fighting to keep your license at a driver's license hearing . You can breathe easier knowing that you have a seasoned DUI Defense Lawyer on your side fighting to defend your rights.

Contact an Overland Park DUI lawyer at our firm as soon as possible to learn more about how the firm can help you to defend your rights in a criminal case involving a DUI.

What Are My Rights in Overland Park Municipal Court?

The Municipal Court of Overland Park is the judicial branch of the City, handling all traffic, misdemeanor and city code violations. There is no right to a jury trial in Overland Park. All trials are held in front of a Judge, and are governed by the Kansas Rules of Evidence and the Code of Municipal Courts. You have the right to inspect the complaint or citation before trial and have it read to you, including the range of fines that may be imposed and the minimum and maximum amount of jail time that might be required. At trial you have the right to present evidence in your favor and to cross-examine the witnesses and evidence the City Prosecutor may present. You have the right to hire a lawyer to represent you. If you cannot afford an attorney and the charge involves potential jail time, the Court may appoint an attorney to represent you. Appeals from Overland Park are made to Johnson County District Court in Olathe, Kansas.

About Overland Park, Kansas

The City of Overland Park traces its origins back to 1905 when founder William B. Strang, Jr. arrived, bought land and began planning subdivisions along a former military road. One of these subdivisions he named 'Overland Park' and the name has stuck ever since. The Wright Brothers made Overland Park the site for their first airplane flight west of the Mississippi on December 24 of 1909 and over 100,000 turned up to witness the exhibition. Overland Park was incorporated as a first-class city on May 20, 1960 and today is the second-largest city in Kansas, with a population of 184,823 and is the largest suburb of Kansas City. Major employers include T-Moblie, YRC Worldwide, and Black and Veatch. The Oak Park Mall is the largest enclosed mall in Kansas or Missouri. Overland Park attractions include the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex, as well as the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, recognized as one of the top ten tourist destinations in the Kansas City Area. Overland Park was recently named by Money Magazine as one of the Best Places to Live 2016.

Overland Park Court Resources:

Official Site for Overland Park

About Overland Park, KS

Overland Park Municipal Court

12400 Foster St
Overland Park, KS 66213

(913) 327-6800

(913) 327-5760 (Fax)

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