Considering that there are at least 6000 ghost towns in Kansas, it is still puzzling to know that the percentage of DUI accidents is almost as high that of California. Perhaps this is one reason why 2 Bills were approved in 2010 by the state legislature enhancing the severity of penalties for DUI convictions. Top that with the fact that your ALL your driving history will stay forever on public records, you might want to think thrice about drinking and driving in the flattest state of the United States.
First Offense
- from $1000 to $1500 fine
- $150 alcohol evaluation fee
- $150 alcohol information schooling fee
- $100 license reinstatement fee after suspension period
- 3 months minimum to 1 year maximum jail term, or
- 100 hours of community service
- suspension of license for 1 year
- installation of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) for 1 year after the suspension period
- vehicle may be impounded for 1 year
- possible probation for 1 year after serving the first 48 hours of jail term
Second Offense
- from $2500 fine
- $150 alcohol evaluation fee
- $150 alcohol information schooling fee
- $100 license reinstatement fee after suspension period
- 3 months minimum to 1 year maximum jail term
- suspension of license for 1 year
- installation of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) for 1 year after the suspension period
- vehicle may be impounded for 1 year
- substance abuse treatment program
- possible probation for 1 year after serving the first 48 hours of jail term
Third Offense - FELONY
- from $2500 fine
- $150 alcohol evaluation fee
- $150 alcohol information schooling fee
- $100 license reinstatement fee after suspension period
- 3 months minimum to 1 year maximum jail term
- suspension of license for 1 year
- installation of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) for 1 year after the suspension period
- vehicle may be impounded for 1 year
- substance abuse treatment program
- possible probation for 1 year after serving the first 48 hours of jail term
* a Work Release may be given after serving a mandatory 3 days jail imprisonment
Fourth Offense - FELONY
- from $2500 minimum fine
- $150 alcohol evaluation fee
- $150 alcohol information schooling fee
- $100 license reinstatement fee after suspension period
- 6 months minimum to 1 year maximum jail term
- suspension of license for 1 year
- installation of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) for 1 year after the suspension period
- vehicle may be impounded for 1 year
- substance abuse treatment program
- probation for 1 year after serving the first 48 hours of jail term
* a Work Release may be given after serving a mandatory 6 days jail imprisonment
When you are read your Miranda Rights excersise them if you are not to intoxicated and ask for a lawyer and shut up if you want a chance at a good DUI Defense.