Attorney Steve Schanker Helps Two Clients Avoid DWI Convictions in Kansas City, MO

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Aug. 2, 2013 - PRLog -- Kansas City DUI Attorney Steve Schanker was recently able to help two clients who were facing DWI other charges avoid conviction. Steve Schanker, Attorney at Law provides competitive defense for individuals throughout the Kansas City area in Kansas and Missouri who are accused of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or driving while intoxicated by such substances.

In one of the recent cases, the lawyer’s client was charged in Jackson County, Missouri with alleged DWI, speeding and resisting arrest. In addition to other criminal penalties, the client was also faced with a possible one-year driver’s license revocation by the Missouri Department of Revenue for refusing to submit to a breath test. Attorney Schanker was able to get the case disposed of, which allowed the defendant to avoid having a conviction placed on his record. The client was placed on unsupervised probation, and he was able retain his full driving privileges since Attorney Schanker successfully got the client’s license revocation matter dismissed.

In the other case, a client was facing a DWI charge in Kansas City, Missouri after his breath test showed a blood alcohol concentration that was above the legal limit. Due to the effective legal representation provided by Attorney Schanker, the defendant’s DWI charge was ultimately amended to careless driving. Furthermore, Mr. Schanker was able to use an error in the arresting officer’s paperwork to help the client avoid a driver’s license suspension.

Individuals who are convicted of DUI or DWI offenses can end up suffering from possible probation or jail time, extremely expensive fines, driver’s license suspensions, requirements to install ignition interlock devices and other types of penalties. Considering how damaging these penalties can be, Attorney Schanker works aggressively to help his clients avoid DUI and DWI convictions. He uses strategic defense strategies in challenging evidence brought against his clients and in helping those individuals protect their rights.

Attorney Schanker has established a strong professional reputation during his more than 19 years of legal experience. He has an AV® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, which is the highest peer-review rating given within the organization. The rating shows that others lawyers have evaluated Attorney Schanker as having the highest levels of excellence in the areas of legal ability and ethical standards. Steve Schanker, Attorney at Law handles many different types of DUI and DWI cases, such as those involving alleged first-time offenses, second and subsequent offenses, underage DUI/DWI offenses and much more. Additional details about the Attorney Schanker and his legal practice can be found at http://www.kansascityduidefenselawyer.com.