Johnson County, KS Traffic Ticket & Citation Lawyers/Attorneys

Our Prairie Village Traffic  Amendment Attorneys can amend, "fix," or divert many Prairie Village speeding & traffic citations

Do not plead guilty and pay a Prairie Village speeding or traffic ticket - call one of the traffic attorneys in our law office and have us amend or "fix" your speeding/traffic ticket to non-moving violation!

If you find yourself charged with speeding or another traffic violation in Prairie Village, you are facing increased insurance rates and negative marks on your driving record.  Even if you haven't had a ticket in years, one Prairie Village speeding/traffic ticket could cause you to lose your "good driver" discount, which could mean you end up paying 20, 30, or even 40% higher premiums.

A Prairie Village speeding/traffic ticket will also be recorded on your driving record which could lead to a driver's license suspension now or in the future. 

There are better options other than simply paying the ticket - a Prairie Village speeding/traffic ticket attorney may be able to have the ticket amended to a non-moving violation which will help protect your rights, your insurance premiums, and your driving history. 

Learn how our law office's traffic lawyers usually amend or "fix" Prairie Village, Kansas speeding and traffic tickets

Our law office's traffic lawyers can "fix," amend, or divert most Prairie Village speeding/traffic citations with very little effort on your part.  For instance, we can amend or divert most Prairie Village speeding/traffic tickets with just a few simple steps:

1.  Call us with your ticket number and payment information.  If you have lost your Prairie Village speeding or traffic ticket or if you do not have it with you, we can still look up most tickets. 

If you wish to make payment by credit card over the phone, then your involvement in the process is done.  Otherwise, we will simply need payment sent to our office in the form of check, credit card, or cash.

We will take this information down and proceed to step #2.

2.  We contact the Prairie Village Municipal Court and enter an appearance on your ticket.  Once we enter an appearance, you will no longer have to appear in court for most tickets. 

If you received a ticket from a Prairie Village Police officer, we will contact the Prairie Village Municipal Court, etc.  If you received a ticket from a Johnson County Sheriff or Kansas Highway Patrol trooper, your ticket will proceed in Johnson County District Court, and we will contact that court.  

3.  The Prairie Village Court Clerk will place the ticket on an "attorney plea docket."  This is a separate court date which takes the place of your original court date, and where we will negotiate an advantageous resolution with the prosecutor.

4.  We will appear in Prairie Village Municipal Court on the attorney plea docket date arranged by the Court.  One of our law firm's traffic lawyers will appear in Prairie Village on your behalf, arrange a amendment or "fix" for your ticket, and then pay the court.  Most Prairie Village speeding/traffic tickets will be amended to a parking violation which will not affect your license status or insurance rates. 

Other moving violations may be diverted or amended, in all cases you will need to speak to one of our Johnson County traffic attorneys to determine what the expected resolution of your case will be.

5.  We will send you confirmation of the resolution via mail, including a receipt from Prairie Village Municipal Court.  

Our Prairie Village ticket amendment process really is usually this easy!

Prairie Village Ticket Amendments:In many cases, hiring an Prairie Village speeding/traffic ticket lawyer to represent you may facilitate an agreement with the Prairie Village prosecutor to  amendment the ticket to a non-moving violation such as illegal parking.

A ticket amendment in Prairie Village will usually insure that your insurance premiums are not advesely affected by the ticket.  An speeding/traffic ticket amendment can also keep your driver's license from being suspended.

We can assist people charged with DWS (driving while suspended) in Prairie Village.  A conviction on a  DWS charge can lead to jail time, house arrest, or both.  If you've been charged with driving while suspended in Prairie Village, it is important to consult an Prairie Village traffic attorney to discuss your rights and your options.  We may be able to secure a dismissal of the Prairie Village DWS charge in some cases, negotiate and amendment to another charge in other cases, and/or agree to a diversion (which does not count as a conviction if terms are met) in other circumstances.  As with all cases, each Prairie Village DWS case is unique and must be individually evaluated by an Prairie Village traffic lawyer.

Other Prairie Village traffic charges such as driving without insurance and/or registration violations can also lead to jail time which makes it important to hire a Prairie Village traffic attorney to help with these cases as well.

Contact us today at 913 764-5010 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your Prairie Village traffic matters with a attorney.

KSA 8-235, the Kansas Driving While Suspended statute:

Licenses required; city license, when; appeal from denial of license; vehicles registered under temporary permit; penalty; motorized bicycle driver's license. (a) No person, except those expressly exempted, shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless such person has a valid driver's license. No person shall receive a driver's license unless and until such person surrenders or with the approval of the division, lists to the division all valid licenses in such person's possession issued to such person by any other jurisdiction. All surrendered licenses or the information listed on foreign licenses shall be returned by the division to the issuing department, together with information that the licensee is now licensed in a new jurisdiction. No person shall be permitted to have more than one valid license at any time.

      (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.

Frequently asked questions about speeding & traffic ticket amendments in Prairie Village:

Q.  What types of tickets can you help me with?

A.  Our attorneys can usually amend Prairie Village speeding tickets, red light violations, stop sign citations, failure to yield charges,  and other tickets.  Every case is unique, so you will need to call to learn how we may be able to help you.

Q.  I haven't had a ticket for years - should I be worried about having one on my driving record?

A.  Yes.  Even one ticket will likely cause a driver with a perfect driving record to lose their "good driver" discount.  Losing this discount will likely mean hundreds or thousands of dollars in increased insurance premiums.

Further, some tickets by themselves can trigger a driver's license suspension, although this is rare for drivers with a perfect record.  Call us and one of our lawyers will be happy to discuss your Prairie Village or Johnson County traffic ticket.

Q.  The Prairie Village Police Officer told me I could go to jail for my ticket, is that true?

A.  You can be jailed for certain traffic violations that are classified as Misdemeanors in Kansas.  If you were written a ticket for driving while suspended, no registration/switched tags, no proof of insurance, transporting an open container, DUI, etc, then you are in fact looking at jail time.  This makes it crucial to contact an attorney to represent you on your Prairie Village traffic case.

Q.  How much is "fixing" or amending my Prairie Village traffic ticket going to cost me?

A.  Every case is unique, so there is no way for us to quote a price over the Internet.  In general, it costs much less to fix, amend, or divert a simple moving violation than to represent you on a misdemeanor such as driving while suspended.

In almost every case, the price to "fix," amend, or divert a ticket is much less than the increased insurance premiums that almost always follow a guilty plea or no contest plea on a Prairie Village moving violation.

Frequently asked questions about a driver's license suspension Prairie Village or elsewhere 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 Prairie Village, 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 by a Prairie Village Police Officer.
  

• Failing to appear for court date or failing to pay a ticket from Prairie Village 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 Prairie Village 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 Prairie Village 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 Prairie Village 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 Prairie Village 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 Prairie Village 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.  

When dealing with past tickets or multiple tickets, the situation can get very complicated very quickly.  Call us today at 913 764-5010 to set up an appointment to discuss your situation and to find a solution to get back your Kansas driver's license.

We also represent folks charged with DUI in Prairie Village or Johnson County.  These are very serious charges and it is extremely important that you quickly consult a Prairie Village DUI attorney immediately.

In most Prairie Village DUI cases, you only have 10 days to request an administrative hearing or your license will be automatically suspended for a period between 30 days and life.  

Convictions for Prairie Village DUI charges always carry a jail sentence - even for first time convictions.  We may be able to help some charged with a Prairie Village DUI secure a diversion or enrollment in the CWIP class which will keep you from having to do jail time.

For more information about retaining a Prairie Village DUI attorney go to:  http://www.johnsoncountydui.com/Practice-Areas/PrairieVillageDUI.shtml Prairie Village DUI lawyer.