Johnson County, KS Traffic Ticket & Citation Lawyers/Attorneys

The Leawood Police Department writes thousands of traffic tickets each year.  These tickets can have a big effect on drivers' licenses and insurance rates.  The potential negative effects can range from a simple rise in insurance rates to a license suspension that can make it impossible for drivers to get to work or take care of their family.

While every state is different (Missouri, for example is a "points state," while Kansas just counts the total number of violations in during certain time periods), it is important to remember that every moving violation will have a negative effect on your license and could eventually be a part of a license suspension.  For this reason, we recommend hiring an experienced Leawood speeding/traffic ticket lawyer to amend every ticket you receive.

This law office can amend most Leawood traffic tickets to non-moving violations such as illegal parking which will not have negative effects on your license or your insurance rates.  

We can often amend or divert other Leawood tickets such as driving while suspended.  It is important to retain a Leawood traffic attorney for any Leawood driving while suspended (DWS) charge as pleading guilty could mean jail time or hosue arrest.  A guilty plea on driving while suspended in Leawood could also result in an additional driver's license suspension, so it is very important to hire a Leawood traffic attorney familiar with the DWS laws in the State of Kansas.

This law office can also help with registration or no insurance charges in Leawood.  If you have received one of these tickets, call us immediately as failure to properly take care of these tickets can lead to jail time or a driver's license suspension.  Just as its important to retain an attorney for a Leawood DWS charge, it is extremely important to have a Leawood traffic attorney on your side if you've been charged with no insurance or a registration violation in the City of Leawood. 

Call us today at 913 764-5010 to talk to a Leawood traffic attorney about your options.

      (b)   Any person licensed under the motor vehicle drivers' license act may exercise the privilege granted upon all streets and highways in this state and shall not be required to obtain any other license to exercise such privilege by any local authority. Nothing herein shall prevent cities from requiring licenses of persons who drive taxicabs or municipally franchised transit systems for hire upon city streets, to protect the public from drivers whose character or habits make them unfit to transport the public. If a license is denied, the applicant may appeal such decision to the district court of the county in which such city is located by filing within 10 days after such denial, a notice of appeal with the clerk of the district court and by filing a copy of such notice with the city clerk of the involved city. The city clerk shall certify a copy of such decision of the city governing body to the clerk of the district court and the matter shall be docketed as any other cause and the applicant shall be granted a trial of such person's character and habits. The matter shall be heard by the court de novo in accordance with the code of civil procedure. The cost of such appeal shall be assessed in such manner as the court may direct.

      (c)   Any person operating in this state a motor vehicle, except a motorcycle, which is registered in this state other than under a temporary thirty-day permit shall be the holder of a driver's license which is classified for the operation of such motor vehicle, and any person operating in this state a motorcycle which is registered in this state shall be the holder of a class M driver's license, except that any person operating in this state a motorcycle which is registered under a temporary thirty-day permit shall be the holder of a driver's license for any class of motor vehicles.

      (d)   No person shall drive any motorized bicycle upon a highway of this state unless: (1) Such person has a valid driver's license which entitles the licensee to drive a motor vehicle in any class or classes; (2) such person is at least 15 years of age and has passed the written and visual examinations required for obtaining a class C driver's license, in which case the division shall issue to such person a class C license which clearly indicates such license is valid only for the operation of motorized bicycles; or (3) such person has had their driving privileges suspended, for a violation other than a violation of K.S.A. 8-1567 or 8-1567a, and amendments thereto, and has made application to the division for the issuance of a class C license for the operation of motorized bicycles, in accordance with paragraph (2), in which case the division shall issue to such person a class C license which clearly indicates such license is valid only for the operation of motorized bicycles.

      (e)   Violation of this section shall constitute a class B misdemeanor.

You should strongly consider fixing, amending, or diverting every speeding/traffic ticket in Leawood, KS.

Simply paying the Leawood speeding or traffic citation could end up costing you hundreds or thousands of dollars in insurance premium increases over several years.  Even worse, a guilty or no-contest plea to a Leawood ticket could lead to a driver's license suspension.

Our traffic attorneys have experience with Leawood traffic cases and may be able to help you avoid the negative impacts of a Leawood ticket.   Call today to discuss your case and learn how we may be able to help you.

Frequently asked questions about a driver's license suspension in Kansas:

How exactly can my driver's license get suspended?

These are the infractions that will result in the suspension of your Kansas driver's license:

• Conviction of three or more moving violations within a specified time period.  The State does not care if the violations were collected in Lenexa, elsewhere in Kansas, or even in another state - they will still suspend your driver's license for too many violations!

• Refusal to submit to a chemical test to determine your BAC when requested to do so by a Leawood police officer.
  

• Failing to appear for court date or failing to pay a ticket from Leawood or other jurisdiction.  We see this one all too often - folks either can't afford to pay a ticket or forget all about it.  When the Court date is missed, the City or County will suspend that person's driver's license and issue a warrant for your arrest.  If you have missed your Court date, call us immediately!  We can often enter an appearance on your behalf, get the warrant recalled, and take steps to get your driver's license back in good standing.

• Failing to maintain continuous liability insurance on your vehicle.  If you drive your car without insurance, you can be suspended for a very lengthy period of time - even if you haven't been in an accident.  Do not drive without insurance in Leawood or elsewhere!  If you do let your insurance lapse and a ticket is issued, call us immediately so we can help you avoid a driver's license suspension for the charge.

• Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or having a BAC level of .08% or above.  Almost everyone charged with a DUI will also be subject to a driver's license suspension ranging from 30 days to life, depending on their driving history.  If you have been charged with DUI in Leawood or elsewhere in Kansas you only have 10 days from the date of your arrest to request an administrative hearing with the State or your license will be automatically suspended for a period ranging from 30 days to life!  If you have been charged with DUI in Leawood or elsewhere in Kansas, call us immediately so we can file the correct documents to preserve your driving privileges!

• Transporting an open container of liquor or cereal malt beverage (3.2 beer)

Can I get a hardship driver’s license?
Kansas laws do not allow the issuance of a hardship license, that would allow a person to drive during the length of their suspension, revocation, cancellation or
disqualification period.

I went through a period of time where I racked up a bunch of tickets.  This is hurting my ability to get a license.  Is there anything an Leawood traffic law office can do to help me get my driving privileges back?

In many cases, the answer is yes - we can help you get your Kansas driver's license.  We specialize in "hard cases" that other traffic attorneys in Leawood and Johnson County are unwilling to take.  We can help you in several ways. 

First, if there are tickets that haven't been paid, we can enter appearances on those cases and attempt to amend or "fix" any moving violations you have pending. 

Second, if past tickets are going to be or are the cause of a driver's license suspension, then we may be able to vile a "motion to withdraw plea," where we can actually "undo" the tickets you've paid in the past.  

Leawood DUI Attorney

If you or someone you know has been charged with a DUI in Leawood or elsewhere in Kansas, your freedom, money, and driving privileges are all at stake.  Every Kansas DUI conviction calls for jail time and a license suspension!  You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to hire an experienced Leawood DUI lawyer to handle your case and protect your rights!

This office handles all Johnson County DUI cases, including those proceeding in Leawood Municipal Court. For more info about retaining a Leawood DUI attorney go to:  http://www.johnsoncountydui.com/Practice-Areas/LeawoodDUI.shtml

The City of Leawood writes hundreds or perhaps even thousand of DUI charges each year.  These are extremely serious charges as the Mission and the Kansas DUI laws call for jail time upon every DUI conviction.

We have experience representing folks in Leawood driving under the influence (DUI) cases.  Depending on the circumstances, we may be able to secure a diversion for you which does not count on a conviction and can keep you from having to serve any jail time.  We have represented folks in trial in Mission Municipal Court, and in Johnson County District Court stemming from a Leawood DUI.

The most important thing to remember if you've been charged with DUI in Leawood is that in most Leawood DUI cases, you only have 10 days from the date of your arrest to request an administrative hearing, or your license may be suspended for a period of 30 days to life!