Will Your Single DUI Offense Drop in Kansas after Ten Years?

Did you get a DUI prior to 2001?  If so-- and as long as you haven't gotten another one since-- that singular blip could be gone.  A new law went into effect on July 1, 2011 that would seemingly wipe a single DUI offense in the event that it has been ten years since the offense.

Our experienced Kansas City Drunk Driving Injury Attorneys are all for making it more difficult for drunk drivers-- especially for repeat offenders. This is a tricky situation as it is easy to see both sides of the debate.  On one hand, a DUI is a very serious offense.  It puts lives in danger plain and simple.  If you should make another mistake, perhaps even a more deadly mistake that causes serious injury or death to someone else-- should that first offense be remembered?  On the other hand-- mistakes should be forgiven, shouldn't they? 

Whatever you do-- be responsible.  There is nothing wrong with having a drink but remember, drinking and drivng is against the law.  While this Kansas law may be relaxing somewhat-- remember new first time offenders will now be required to get a ignition lock on their car.  Find a designated driver-- its much, much less expensive in the long run.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of serious injury in a car accident involving a drunk driver you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. Don't delay, call our experienced Kansas City Personal Injury Lawyer -- with over 15 years of experience in Auto Injury Accidents and Drinking and Driving Injury Accident cases, we may be able to help you and your family determine the best way to proceed with your personal injury claim.

 

Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys to set up a free consultation. You can get started today by downloading our free book, "10 Essential Steps to Protecting Your Injury Claim". We want you to know your rights.