If you’ve been arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol, you may feel the world is ending. Our DUI lawyers are here to help you get through.
Choose a team that specializes in DUI defense.
Led by founding attorney Jonathan W. McConnell, our team of some of the top DUI lawyers in Wichita will help ensure the best possible outcome for your case.
- The legal system is complicated and intimidating. Our team will walk you through the administrative and criminal proceedings so you understand what’s happening.
- We may be able to cut down the time you spend in court or even attend on your behalf so you don’t miss work or school.
- Your DUI lawyer may be able to win an acquittal or dismissal, or to negotiate a diversion to help protect your driving privileges.
- We may be able to reduce the impact on your driving record and improve the chance of keeping your auto insurance.
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What to Expect
Request A ConsultationFree Introductory Phone Call
A legal assistant or receptionist will gather information about your case. This typically takes about 30 minutes.
If your case is within our practice areas, we can schedule a free office or phone consultation with one of our DUI attorneys. If not, we will do our best to help you with a referral.
Information-Gathering
During or after the introductory phone call, we will likely ask you for more information. Gathering this information will be your task to help us research the specific factors that may apply to your case.
Free Consultation
You will consult with a DUI lawyer for about an hour. This is your chance to get to know the attorney and determine if they’re the right fit for you.
The attorney will share their analysis of your case and recommend next steps. They will also let you know about anything further we might need.
This first consultation doesn’t create an attorney-client relationship. There must be a signed agreement for our firm to represent you.
We Get to Work
If you decide to hire us, we will enter into a signed contract. You will make your payment for our services.
Once these initial steps are complete, we can officially represent you as your legal team. We will keep you informed every step of the way.
Already a Ruling?
We can help with an appeal.
The McConnell Law Firm fights tirelessly to win appeals for criminal or civil cases.
DUI FAQs
Here are answers to some of the questions our DUI attorneys hear most often.
This is general information only. If you have questions about a specific case, consult an experienced DUI lawyer. Every case is different, and what applies to 99 situations out of 100 might not apply to yours. You deserve the answers you need to make the best possible decision.
Request a Free ConsultationThere used to be some differences in how “attorney” and “lawyer” were defined, but most people today use them to mean the same thing. You can call us DUI attorneys or DUI lawyers — the most important thing is that you call us when you need us.
Blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) measures the ratio of ethanol in the blood and refers to the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream. This measurement is often used in court as evidence of drunk driving.
In Kansas, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .08 percent or higher, after which a driver is unable to operate a vehicle safely.
DUI convictions and diversions stay on your driving record for life, but you may be able to have a conviction expunged after a set amount of time. The conviction may remain visible on certain government records or background checks.
You can reduce the possibility of future employers or organizations learning about your conviction by partnering with an experienced DUI attorney who can help guide you through the expungement process.
Expungement Eligibility
- First DUI offenses occurring on or after 1982 are eligible for expungement after five years.
- Subsequent DUI offenses occurring on or after July 1, 2014, but before July 1, 2015, are eligible to be considered for expungement if seven years have elapsed.
- Subsequent DUI offenses occurring on or after July 1, 2006, to June 30, 2014, and on or after July 1, 2015, to present are eligible to be considered for expungement if 10 years have elapsed.
A DUI can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances.
A standard first DUI offense is almost always a misdemeanor unless the incident killed or seriously injured another person. In these cases, the driver will likely face felony charges.
A driver with previous DUI charges is more likely to be charged with a felony DUI. In Kansas, a third-time offender must have no prior DUI charges within the past 10 years to receive a misdemeanor conviction. Otherwise, it will likely result in a felony.
You aren’t required to hire a DUI attorney, but you should.
An experienced DUI attorney in Wichita may be able to negotiate the dismissal of your charge or a reckless driving charge rather than a DUI. Even if you think a DUI conviction is unavoidable, having a trusted DUI attorney by your side will protect your rights and help you achieve the best possible outcome.
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Call (316) 243-5903 or send us a message now. Our team is ready to help.