Kansas football players facing DUI charges

Posted: August 31, 2018 at 7:00 am

Criminal defense protections are important to be familiar with when facing DUI charges or any other criminal charges. Two Kansas University football lineman have been arrested recently on DUI charges. Most recently, an offensive lineman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence charges and prior to that, yet still this summer, a defensive lineman was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence charges. The most recent arrest apparently occurred at a local Walgreens. The football program stated it is in the process of gathering all of the details of the situation.

Drunk driving charges can have a significant impact on the lives of accused individuals. Drunk driving charges can result in both criminal and administrative penalties that can include possible jail time, fines and driver’s license suspension. Additional potential penalties and consequences are also possible depending on the situation. Drunk driving charges also create a criminal record that may cause both personal and professional problems for the accused individual down the road.

Because of the serious nature of DUI charges, it is important for accused individuals to be familiar with their criminal defense rights and protections. Many procedures are required during a drunk driving traffic stop to ensure that the rights of the accused individual are protected. It is important to review the details of the stop and ensure authorities followed all the required procedures. If they did not, this may form the basis for a criminal defense response.

There are a variety of different criminal defense options available to accused individuals whatever the circumstances may be but knowing how to develop a strong criminal defense strategy is essential. Accused individuals should always be familiar with how to protect themselves and the resources the criminal justice process provides to do that.