DUI Saturation Patrol - Manhattan Kansas

The Riley County Police Department has issued notice that they will conduct DUI Saturation Patrols tonight, Friday July 29, 2016.  There will be a second DUI Saturation Patrol on Saturday July 30.

A Saturation Patrol is different from a sobriety check point in that not every vehicle will be stopped and checked. Instead there will be a greater presence of patrolling law enforcement officers around the areas of the saturation patrol.  Often the areas of saturation patrol includes the Aggieville area and east Bluemont Avenue near the roundabout at 4th Street, however, the saturations patrols could be anywhere.

You have rights the you should be aware of if you encounter police. You may refuse standard field sobriety tests. If you find yourself arrested for DUI as a result of these Manhattan, Kansas Saturation Patrols contact a local DUI attorney in Manhattan, Kansas to defend your rights as soon as possible.

Heavy DUI Patrol in Riley County, Kansas

As the school year comes to a close, the Riley County Police Department will be conducting a DUI Saturation Patrol on Friday, May 16, 2014 in the Manhattan area.

At a Saturation Patrol officers will be looking for signs of driving under the influence due to alcohol or drugs, as well as other traffic violations. This DUI Saturation Patrol in the Manhattan area is the first in a series of five that will be conducted this year.   

If you do find yourself in any form of legal trouble, contact an experienced Manhattan, Kansas Attorney for more information and a free consultation. The knowledge of a Manhattan, Kansas DUI attorney can help you with your criminal charges.   

If you are facing DUI charges in Junction City, our services are also offered in Geary County and at the Junction City Municipal Court.

Manhattan, KS Weekend DUI Checkpoint – May 10, 2014

This weekend the Riley County Police Department will be having a sobriety checkpoint somewhere in the City of Manhattan. The checkpoint will begin Saturday, May 10, 2014 and will continue into the morning ours of Sunday, May 11, 2014.  If you approach this DUI checkpoint and the officers suspect that you are above the legal limit, an on-site field sobriety test will be given.  

The following things could give the officers suspicion that you are under the influence: admitting to consuming alcohol, watery bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, odor of intoxicants, and driving infractions. 

If you are arrested for DUI you will be given a citation and a notice to appear in the Manhattan Municipal Court or the Riley County District Court.   You will also have 14 days from the day of your citation to request an administrative hearing to preserve your driving privileges.

If you think you maybe too impaired to drive, call a taxi or designate a sober friend before the night of fun begins. If you do happen to receive a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation, contact a knowledgeable Manhattan area attorney so they can begin to preserve your driving privileges and help you reach a speedy resolution to a DUI that could have lasting affects on your life.

Heavy DUI patrol in Riley County, Kansas

Tonight the Riley County Police Department has planned a Saturation Patrol in the Manhattan and surrounding areas. This is the sixth one of its kind this year. The Saturation Patrol is a surplus of officers that are keeping an eye out for impaired driving and other traffic violations. With that being said, designate a sober driver, call a cab, phone a friend, or walk.

If you do find yourself in any form of legal trouble, contact a Riley County Attorney as soon as possible to ensure that you receive the best outcome to your case. 

Manhattan, KS Weekend Checkpoint - August 16, 2013

After this weekends DUI checkpoint in Manhattan, KS you may find yourself with a DUI charge and a notice to appear in Manhattan Municipal Court.   The important thing to note is the timer period you have to request a driver's license hearing to preserve your driving privileges. You must send a special request and a $50.00 fee to the Kansas Dept. of Revenue in order to be given a hearing on your driver's license suspension.

An experienced DUI attorney can help you with the entire process. 

New Years Eve DUI Checkpoints

No DUI checkpoints are scheduled for Riley County for New Years Eve tonight, however, it's very likely the RCPD will be doing saturation patrols around the Manhattan, KS area.  Be careful out there and don't drink and drive.  If you need a ride please call one of the many taxi services in the area. 

Manhattan, KS DUI Checkpoint on Friday

There was a DUI Checkpoint ran by the Riley County Police Department last Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.    If you were unfortunate enough to get a DUI during this DUI Checkpoint in Manhattan, you should contact a Manhattan, KS Attorney as soon as possible.   You have a certain number of days to file an administrative hearing to preserve your driving privileges.

There are other steps that must be taken to preserve your driving privileges. If you'd like to discuss them, contact a lawyer in Manhattan, KS for a free consultation to discuss your options and your next course of action.

You will be required to appear in court for your initial appearance and enter a plea at that time.  If you are from out of town, you will need an attorney to do this for you unless you make the special trip to enter appearance and plead not guilty.