Kansas City DUI Defense Attorney
Johnson County, KS • Wyandotte County
Free Consultations: 866-457-7549
Have you been arrested for drunk driving in the Kansas City area? Even a first offense DUI conviction carries serious consequences.
Paul D. Cramm, Chtd. provides aggressive defense against DUI / DWI for residents of Olathe, Lenexa, Shawnee, Overland Park, Merriam, Leawood, Mission Hills and all of Johnson County and Wyandotte County, as well as Jackson County, Missouri
Protect Your Rights. Too Much Is at Stake.
If convicted of driving under the influence, you stand to lose your driving privileges, pay steep fines, pay significantly increased insurance rates, and potentially suffer social embarrassment and damage to your reputation. Even a first offense DUI carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence and can result in sanctions at your place of work (including termination). See my Kansas DUI Overview for a more specific and inclusive list of potential consequences.
If you are pulled over and charged with DUI, it is critical to contact an experienced drunk driving attorney as soon as possible. Even if you submit to field sobriety tests, it is best not to give any statements to the law enforcement officers. The prosecution is sure to use anything you say to the arresting officer (“I only had two beers”) against you in court.
Experienced Defense in Drunk Driving Cases
Effective defense requires thorough knowledge of the enforcement and prosecution of drunk driving charges, which differ among the Kansas and Missouri communities in the Kansas City metro area. I am Paul Cramm, an experienced attorney whose practice is limited exclusively to criminal defense, and I know the DUI laws in depth. In planning a drunk driving defense strategy, experience has taught me to carefully consider:
- The initial traffic stop – Did the officer have a valid reason to stop the suspect?
- The DUI investigation – Did the officer have valid suspicion of elevated blood alcohol content?
- The field sobriety tests - Did the officer correctly administer roadside sobriety tests and blood alcohol concentration (BAC) tests?
- The chemical test at the station – Did the officer follow required protocol for administration of the Intoxilyzer Test?
Any of these issues may provide a strong basis for a motion to dismiss the case or to successfully challenge the sufficiency of the evidence at trial. We look at everything in order to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients.
Act Quickly to Avoid a Suspended Driver’s License
In both Missouri and Kansas, you must file a written request for a hearing to prevent an automatic suspension of your driver’s license – in Missouri within 15 days of your arrest, in Kansas within 10 court days of your arrest. By waiting to take action, you can lose your drivers license before you have even been to court on the underlying DUI. I will represent you at the administrative hearing to argue against suspension of your driving privileges.
Experience Makes the Difference
In defending against DUI charges, experience counts. I prepare every case as though it were going to trial. I believe that is the only way to truly know the detailed facts of each case. If a better outcome is available by means of plea negotiations, I have always believed that the prosecutor is much more likely to make a favorable offer in a case that he or she knows the defense lawyer is prepared to try if necessary.
If you have been charged with an alcohol related driving offense, contact a Missouri and Kansas DUI attorney with the knowledge and experience to protect your rights. I have successfully challenged many DUI prosecutions and my experience can help you, too, whether it is your first DUI or your fourth. We accept payment via Visa or MasterCard. There is no charge for an initial consultation.
