DUI Lawyer Overland Park

Have you been charged with a DUI in Overland Park, Kansas? Once you have posted bond you will receive a citation with the initial Court date on the front. Take a breath, get your car out of the tow lot if necessary; weigh your options, and then talk to an experienced Overland Park DUI Lawyer. Get informed; Take action to preserve your rights, your freedom, and to protect your future.

Will I Go to Jail for DUI in Overland Park?

If you are convicted of DUI in Overland Park, all levels of DUI used to carry mandatory jail time in Kansas. However in July of 2022 the Kansas Legislature changed the DUI laws in Kansas to no longer require two days in jail or 48 hours of confinement for first-time offenders. However, although not required by law, the Overland Park Prosecutor may still recommend jail time and Judges may still require you to serve jail time on a first time DUI conviction. A second DUI or third DUI in Kansas still carry mandatory jail requirements if you are convicted of DUI.

How to Request a DUI Driver License Hearing in Overland Park

The first court date (arraignment ) may be four to six weeks away, but your right to request a Driver License Hearing (to determine whether the State of Kansas can suspend or revoke your Kansas Driver License) expires within ten business days/ fourteen calendar days of being served with the DC-27 form (Pink Form).

The possible suspension or revocation of your Kansas Drivers License is a separate matter from the criminal case in Overland Park Municipal Court. A Driver License Hearing request must be made in writing and must request all certifying officers be present or the officers will not be required to attend the Drivers License Hearing. A hearing request must be made within ten business days or fourteen calendar days.

Facing a DUI Charge in Overland Park Municipal Court: First Steps

It is important to realize that the best thing that you can do for yourself is to assess your case, consult with an experienced Overland Park DUI Lawyer, and move quickly; in Kansas you are given only ten (10) business days to request a Drivers License Hearing with the Kansas Department of Revenue. The laws and procedures governing DUI cases are complex and and DUI law and protocol in Kansas change constantly. You may have even 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. You cannot afford to step forward without the proper amount of legal consultation, knowledge, and representation; it is important that you have an experienced attorney on your side that you can truly trust. 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 (scroll down).

At the Law Offices of Charles R. Green we understand what to do first following a DUI, regardless of whether it was in Kansas or Missouri. 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, felony DUI or a BWI. They are also able to help clients who are charged with leaving the scene of an accident in Overland Park , have cases involving accidents, drugs, implied consent refusal of a breath or blood test, or failed a field sobriety test.

Contact an Overland Park DUI lawyer at our firm as soon as possible at 913.383.3311 to learn more about how the firm can help you to defend your rights in a criminal case involving a DUI. Take action to preserve your rights, your freedom, and to protect your future.

Overland Park Municipal Court Information:

The Municipal Court of Overland Park Kansas 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, trials are held in front of a Judge, and are governed by the Kansas Rules of Evidence and the Code of Municipal Courts. Appeals from Overland Park Kansas are made to Johnson County District Court in Olathe, Kansas where a Trial by Jury can be requested.

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 the first airplane flight west of the Mississippi River 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 it is the second-largest city in Kansas, with a population of 184,823 and is the largest suburb of Kansas City. Major employers include Sprint, 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 2017.