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.
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Friday, July 29, 2016
Friday, September 6, 2013
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.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Drivers License Hearings in Manhattan, KS - DUI Friday
It's DUI Friday once again in at the Manhattan, KS Attorney office. Today is all about Driver's License Hearings in Manhattan, KS, also known as Administrative Hearings.
I've written about Administrative Hearings for a Drivers License in Kansas a number of times. It's the hearing that you must request within 14 days of receiving your DUI. (I know that link shows 10 days but that's the old time period).
You must also submit a $50.00 application fee at the time you send your request to the Department of Revenue, Kansas Driver Control Bureau. This administrative hearing is the due process that Kansas must afford you before they revoke your driving privileges. If you don't request this hearing in the manner specified, then they will automatically revoke your driving privileges.
At a Kansas Drivers License Hearing, the officer that arrested you for your DUI should be present. If the officer which signed the certification regarding your preliminary breath test does not show then you, or your attorney, should jump up and down for a dismissal of the certification.
The other ways to have the certification dismissed (which usually means you get to keep your driving privileges) is to find errors which may be fatal to the officer's certification.
Do hire an experienced DUI attorney to inspect your certification and represent you at your administrative hearing, contact a lawyer in the Manhattan, KS area today for a free case evaluation.
I've written about Administrative Hearings for a Drivers License in Kansas a number of times. It's the hearing that you must request within 14 days of receiving your DUI. (I know that link shows 10 days but that's the old time period).
You must also submit a $50.00 application fee at the time you send your request to the Department of Revenue, Kansas Driver Control Bureau. This administrative hearing is the due process that Kansas must afford you before they revoke your driving privileges. If you don't request this hearing in the manner specified, then they will automatically revoke your driving privileges.
At a Kansas Drivers License Hearing, the officer that arrested you for your DUI should be present. If the officer which signed the certification regarding your preliminary breath test does not show then you, or your attorney, should jump up and down for a dismissal of the certification.
The other ways to have the certification dismissed (which usually means you get to keep your driving privileges) is to find errors which may be fatal to the officer's certification.
Do hire an experienced DUI attorney to inspect your certification and represent you at your administrative hearing, contact a lawyer in the Manhattan, KS area today for a free case evaluation.
Friday, August 3, 2012
DUI Friday - K-State Edition
It's once again time for DUI Friday. In last week's DUI Friday we talked about what it means when you get a first, second, or third DUI. This week it's all about the driver's license hearing.
The driver's license hearing, or administrative hearing, is the hearing which you must request within 14 days of your getting a DUI in Manhattan, KS. You must also send in a $50.00 administrative hearing request fee.
All these things are outlined in fine print for you on the back of your DUI ticket, however few people actually read, acknowledge, or understand what they need to do to preserve their driving privileges. What I mean when I say "to preserve your driving privileges" I mean that if you don't send in an Admin hearing request within the allotted time, and with the $50.00, you driver's license is immediately suspended.
When you live in Kansas, commuting via motor vehicle is essential to carry out general business. Our populations are too spread out and our public transportation system far to ineffective and inefficient to get you where you need to go. Losing your driver's license in Kansas because of DUI often means you must bother coworkers or family members to get you to work and back or otherwise you're forced walk vast distances daily to maintain your livelihood.
If you're facing losing your driver's license in Kansas because of a DUI, contact a lawyer in Manhattan, KS that can preserve your driving privileges and protect your rights as soon as possible.
And my final words to you K-Staters coming back to classes for fall semester: Don't use campus as a shortcut or as "back roads" on your way home at 2 a.m.
The driver's license hearing, or administrative hearing, is the hearing which you must request within 14 days of your getting a DUI in Manhattan, KS. You must also send in a $50.00 administrative hearing request fee.
All these things are outlined in fine print for you on the back of your DUI ticket, however few people actually read, acknowledge, or understand what they need to do to preserve their driving privileges. What I mean when I say "to preserve your driving privileges" I mean that if you don't send in an Admin hearing request within the allotted time, and with the $50.00, you driver's license is immediately suspended.
When you live in Kansas, commuting via motor vehicle is essential to carry out general business. Our populations are too spread out and our public transportation system far to ineffective and inefficient to get you where you need to go. Losing your driver's license in Kansas because of DUI often means you must bother coworkers or family members to get you to work and back or otherwise you're forced walk vast distances daily to maintain your livelihood.
If you're facing losing your driver's license in Kansas because of a DUI, contact a lawyer in Manhattan, KS that can preserve your driving privileges and protect your rights as soon as possible.
And my final words to you K-Staters coming back to classes for fall semester: Don't use campus as a shortcut or as "back roads" on your way home at 2 a.m.
Friday, July 27, 2012
DUI Friday
Picking up from last weeks DUI Friday, we are talking about the court procedure after you've been charged and what to expect from the Manhattan, KS courts.
If it's just your first DUI you usually qualify for diversion. Before you can get on diversion, you should always have a DUI lawyer look over your case to see if diversion in Manhattan Municipal Court is right for you. After your initial appearance, a diversion conference is usually set up a few weeks down the line. During this time you should fill out the application for diversion and, if you and your attorney feel it's the right choice, turn in your application at least 7 days prior to your diversion conference.
If it's your second DUI, it's very unlikely you will be allowed diversion and you will have to make the choice between your three options at your initial appearance/arraignment in Manhattan Municipal Court. Those three options are: 1. Plead Guilty, 2. Plead Not Guilty, 3. Plead No Contest. If you plead no contest, you will still be found guilty, however it's not the same as pleading guilty.
On your third DUI and each one after, it is a felony and you will not be in Manhattan Municipal Court, you will go to Riley County District Court. Because it's a felony, you will have the right to a preliminary hearing, which is an extra step not included in misdemeanor charges.
Whether your first DUI, second, or 5th, it's important to contact a DUI attorney in the Manhattan, KS area that knows what to look for to give you advice as to your best options.
If it's just your first DUI you usually qualify for diversion. Before you can get on diversion, you should always have a DUI lawyer look over your case to see if diversion in Manhattan Municipal Court is right for you. After your initial appearance, a diversion conference is usually set up a few weeks down the line. During this time you should fill out the application for diversion and, if you and your attorney feel it's the right choice, turn in your application at least 7 days prior to your diversion conference.
If it's your second DUI, it's very unlikely you will be allowed diversion and you will have to make the choice between your three options at your initial appearance/arraignment in Manhattan Municipal Court. Those three options are: 1. Plead Guilty, 2. Plead Not Guilty, 3. Plead No Contest. If you plead no contest, you will still be found guilty, however it's not the same as pleading guilty.
On your third DUI and each one after, it is a felony and you will not be in Manhattan Municipal Court, you will go to Riley County District Court. Because it's a felony, you will have the right to a preliminary hearing, which is an extra step not included in misdemeanor charges.
Whether your first DUI, second, or 5th, it's important to contact a DUI attorney in the Manhattan, KS area that knows what to look for to give you advice as to your best options.
Friday, June 29, 2012
DUI Friday, June 29th
It's DUI Friday! Last week we left off with failing or refusing to take a preliminary breath test.
When you refuse to take or fail a preliminary breath test (the breath test they administer out in the field) the state initiates an administrative action against you to revoke your driving privileges. When you hear of an administrative hearing, or an administrative hearing request, this is the State of Kansas giving you your due process before they suspend your driver's license.
The only way to preserve your driving privileges for longer then 30 days after your arrested is to make an administrative hearing request to the Kansas Driver Control Bureau within 14 days.
NOTE: If you want to preserve your driving privileges for longer then 30 days you must send your Administrative Hearing request within 14 days along with the required $50 request fee.
After you send a request, it typically takes driver control a couple weeks before they send you confirmation and a date for your hearing. These hearings are held in front of a magistrate, not a judge, and usually last less then 20 minutes.
Next week we'll talk about the other side of a DUI case, the criminal side, which is separate from the administrative hearing.
DUI Friday is brought to you by the Manhattan, KS lawyer, Blake Robinson. If you've been arrested for a DUI it's important to act fast to preserve your driving privileges as mentioned above. Contact an attorney before it's too late.
*Hiring an attorney is a complex decision and should not be based solely on a blog entry. This is not legal advice but simply information about DUIs in Kansas.
When you refuse to take or fail a preliminary breath test (the breath test they administer out in the field) the state initiates an administrative action against you to revoke your driving privileges. When you hear of an administrative hearing, or an administrative hearing request, this is the State of Kansas giving you your due process before they suspend your driver's license.
The only way to preserve your driving privileges for longer then 30 days after your arrested is to make an administrative hearing request to the Kansas Driver Control Bureau within 14 days.
NOTE: If you want to preserve your driving privileges for longer then 30 days you must send your Administrative Hearing request within 14 days along with the required $50 request fee.
After you send a request, it typically takes driver control a couple weeks before they send you confirmation and a date for your hearing. These hearings are held in front of a magistrate, not a judge, and usually last less then 20 minutes.
Next week we'll talk about the other side of a DUI case, the criminal side, which is separate from the administrative hearing.
DUI Friday is brought to you by the Manhattan, KS lawyer, Blake Robinson. If you've been arrested for a DUI it's important to act fast to preserve your driving privileges as mentioned above. Contact an attorney before it's too late.
*Hiring an attorney is a complex decision and should not be based solely on a blog entry. This is not legal advice but simply information about DUIs in Kansas.
Friday, June 22, 2012
DUI Friday
It's Friday, so I fell like it's a good time to talk about DUIs. There is also going to be a DUI checkpoint this weekend in the Kansas City area, so it's especially poignant to talk about this now.
When you get pulled over, it's typically for a minor traffic infraction such as failure to signal, failure to come to a complete stop, or the all-time cop favorite: "you had a tag light out." In Manhattan, KS another common reason for a policeman to pull over a vehicle is for swerving.
Once your vehicle is pulled over, a cop need only suspect you are under the influence in order to ask you to perform field sobriety tests. Things such as watery, blood shot eyes; slurred speech, confusion, and fumbling to get your ID are all "indicators" of intoxication by most cop's standards. The problem is, of course, these tests are completely subjective and each indicator can be caused by many, many other things. Another indicator cited on almost every police report I see for a DUI is odor of alcoholic beverage. Of course, we can't be there to check for smell at the time someone is pulled over, so there's no way to verify whether there was actually an odor of alcohol or where the odor was coming from. At this point, we are totally relying on the word of the law enforcement officer.
IMPORTANT POINT: when a cop asks you where you're coming from, you do not have to tell them. You are perfectly permitted to say "the north" instead of "Tubby's" or "Bobby T's."
So you've been pulled over, and something has made the officer believe that you're under the influence. He/she has pulled you out of the car and now wants you to do the walk and turn, stand on one foot, and the whole song and dance. These are standard field sobriety tests and you do not have to do them. You are in no way obligated to do a standard field sobriety test.
Now, whether you do the tests or not, the officer will probably ask you to do a preliminary breath test. This is a breath test that occurs out in the field. It is a small hand held device that you blow into to determine your blood alcohol content. If you refuse to take this test or fail this test, it is a traffic infraction in the State of Kansas. Here, it's important to note that if you fail or refuse this preliminary breath test, you have 14 days to request an administrative hearing from the Kansas Department of Revenue. This requests also costs $50 which needs to be sent within 14 days as well. It's important to contact an attorney as soon as possible so they may help you preserve your rights.
After the preliminary breath test, whether you failed or refused, if the officer has enough evidence, he/she will arrest you, read you your rights, and take you to the police station.
We will cover more on DUI arrests in Manhattan, Kansas and surrounding areas next Friday, in the next installment of DUI Friday.
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When you get pulled over, it's typically for a minor traffic infraction such as failure to signal, failure to come to a complete stop, or the all-time cop favorite: "you had a tag light out." In Manhattan, KS another common reason for a policeman to pull over a vehicle is for swerving.
Once your vehicle is pulled over, a cop need only suspect you are under the influence in order to ask you to perform field sobriety tests. Things such as watery, blood shot eyes; slurred speech, confusion, and fumbling to get your ID are all "indicators" of intoxication by most cop's standards. The problem is, of course, these tests are completely subjective and each indicator can be caused by many, many other things. Another indicator cited on almost every police report I see for a DUI is odor of alcoholic beverage. Of course, we can't be there to check for smell at the time someone is pulled over, so there's no way to verify whether there was actually an odor of alcohol or where the odor was coming from. At this point, we are totally relying on the word of the law enforcement officer.
IMPORTANT POINT: when a cop asks you where you're coming from, you do not have to tell them. You are perfectly permitted to say "the north" instead of "Tubby's" or "Bobby T's."
So you've been pulled over, and something has made the officer believe that you're under the influence. He/she has pulled you out of the car and now wants you to do the walk and turn, stand on one foot, and the whole song and dance. These are standard field sobriety tests and you do not have to do them. You are in no way obligated to do a standard field sobriety test.
Now, whether you do the tests or not, the officer will probably ask you to do a preliminary breath test. This is a breath test that occurs out in the field. It is a small hand held device that you blow into to determine your blood alcohol content. If you refuse to take this test or fail this test, it is a traffic infraction in the State of Kansas. Here, it's important to note that if you fail or refuse this preliminary breath test, you have 14 days to request an administrative hearing from the Kansas Department of Revenue. This requests also costs $50 which needs to be sent within 14 days as well. It's important to contact an attorney as soon as possible so they may help you preserve your rights.
After the preliminary breath test, whether you failed or refused, if the officer has enough evidence, he/she will arrest you, read you your rights, and take you to the police station.
We will cover more on DUI arrests in Manhattan, Kansas and surrounding areas next Friday, in the next installment of DUI Friday.
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DUI Friday is brought to you by Manhattan, KS Attorney.
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