Kansas DUI, Drug Crimes & Forfeitures Defense Attorney
Defense against common crimes
There are some criminal charges that can happen to anyone. Simple mistakes, especially those involving drugs or alcohol, can result in criminal charges at a moment's notice. No matter the severity of your crime, a conviction of any drug or alcohol offense can have serious and lasting repercussions on your driver's license, your job, your property and your freedom.
At Eckelman Law Office LLC in Lawrence, attorney Linda Eckelman represents clients charged with:
Our law firm also defends clients against criminal and civil forfeitures, a common consequence of drug convictions. Ask us about Drug Offender Registration.
DUI
Drinking and driving offenses have their own media presence. TV commercials, radio ads and the like have the tendency to frighten those accused. But the fact is you still have rights.
At our law firm, we build your defense by dissecting the policeman's actions and the events leading up to and following your arrest. We look for any chance to dispute the validity of your traffic stop, test administration and the reliability of the tests you took.
If convicted of even a first offense, you might be sentenced to some jail time, community service, fines, license suspension and restriction periods, car impoundment and an educational program. DUI and second offense DUI are misdemeanors, but subsequent convictions have tougher penalties. Third DUI conviction and beyond are considered felonies.
You will most likely endure immediate penalties regardless of your guilt, including losing your license at the time of your arrest. You have just 14 days to challenge that decision in an administrative hearing, so it is critical you act now.
You can beat some charges if you have the right lawyer by your side and involved early in your case. Call us at 877.478.5692 today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Drug crimes
Kansas takes drug-related crimes very seriously. There is an entire ranking system of felony drug crimes separate from other offenses. These charges and your choice of defense lawyer must not be taken lightly. Linda Eckelman has more than 29 years of legal experience in criminal law and has focused a great deal of her practice on the defense of those charged with drug offenses, including:
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Depending on the substance involved, the amount of drugs, the circumstance of the discovery and your criminal history, your drug crime could rank as a misdemeanor (less serious offense) or a felony (more serious crime).
We fight your case by questioning the police's search of your property and the police's assertion of your intent to sell drugs. We scrutinize and evaluate every detail of the evidence against you to find the best strategies for creating reasonable doubt before a judge and jury. Contact us online here to schedule your free initial consultation today.
Forfeitures
If the government suspects that any of your property was purchased or otherwise obtained through the sale or trafficking of drugs, it may take your property in what is known as a forfeiture. In Kansas, you (the property owner) must prove that the property the government has taken or attempts to take is honestly and rightfully yours and that the property is not forfeitable.
The time to appeal the government's forfeiture closes quickly. Linda Eckelman has fought local and state governments against the seizure of clients' property and she can help you. Call 877.478.5692 today.
Hire a Lawrence criminal defense lawyer who refuses to back down
From Kansas City to the Colorado border, Eckelman Law Office LLC zealously represents those facing criminal charges in Kansas. To begin your defense with a free initial consultation, call 877.478.5692 or contact us online.
