Kansas law on transporting open containers archaic
Transporting open alcoholic beverage containers can be a complex and heavily regulated issue in various states across the United States. Each state has its own set of laws and regulations …
John Rapp Provides Legal Insight on Dropped DUI Charges Against Wichita Lawmaker
John Rapp was recently interviewed by both KWCH and KAKE regarding the recent arrest and then dismissal of charges against Kansas Senate Republican Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop. You can hear …
Kansas Law Changes to Ignition Interlock Devices
The state of Kansas published a new amendment to regulation 92-56-2, requiring every ignition interlock device include a camera to identify the person breathing into the machine. The changes took …
When a driver is unconscious they can be given a blood draw
On June 27, 2019, the United States Supreme Court (Mitchell v. Wisconsin), held that when a driver is unconscious and being taken to a hospital because of his or her …
Prior DUI conviction from the City of Wichita cannot be used to enhance a later DUI in the State of Kansas
The City of Wichita’s DUI ordinance prohibits the operation of a vehicle under certain circumstances, when the element of “vehicle” is defined more broadly than the “vehicle” element in the …
Utah lawmakers pass toughest DUI limit in U.S.
Earlier this year, I shared that Utah was considering lowering the legal limit for DUIs. Last week Utah has passed legislation lowering its DUI limit to .05 – a first in …
Protecting your license after a DUI arrest
Arrested for DUI? Worried about your Driver’s License? There are actions that must be taken right away to protect your privilege to drive. In most states a DUI arrest results …
New Study Finds Ignition Interlocks Reduce Drunk Driving Deaths by 7%
A recent study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, reports that there has been a seven percent reduction in fatal drunk driving accidents in states that require ignition interlocks for …
You can get a DUI on private property
This article, and the holding in West Virginia, doesn’t mean a change for us Kansans. In Kansas, you can get a DUI on private property. Read the article here. In fact, …
Utah may lower the legal alcohol limit to .05
Utah is looking to lower the legal alcohol limit to .05 – a first in the nation. Currently, all 50 states have a .08 cap. This is a single drink …