The following are some of the results Jay Norton obtained for clients in DUI cases in 2023. This list only includes DUI cases and not any of the results we have obtained in defending other types of cases. Also, this list only includes DUI cases that resulted in dismissals or acquittals and does not include the favorable results we have obtained for clients that involved resolution by plea or diversion. It is extremely important to remember, though, that past performance does not guarantee or predict future results. Every case is different, and each must be judged on its own merits. No expectat ..read more

The following are some of the results we obtained for clients in DUI cases in 2021. This list only includes DUI cases and not any of the results we have obtained in defending other types of cases. Also, this list only includes DUI cases that resulted in dismissals or acquittals and does not include the favorable results we have obtained for clients that involved resolution by plea or diversion. It is extremely important to remember, though, that past performance does not guarantee or predict future results. Every case is different and each must be judged on its own merits. No expectation of si ..read more

Kansas DUI lawyer Jay Norton testified before the House Judiciary Committee on February 16, 2021, about the proposed changes to the DUI laws proposed in House Bill 2377. That bill contains the recommendations of the DUI Advisory Committee of the Judicial Council. This is a culmination of two years of work by that committee, which included judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys and other representatives of interested groups. There is a YouTube video of the hearing here. Jay’s testimony comes at 24 minutes into the video. The bill proposes several items that will be important to people charged w ..read more

2020 was an unusual year, with most of the courts being closed for a significant part of the year. Nevertheless, we got a lot of cases resolved during the pandemic. The following are some of the results we obtained for clients in DUI cases in 2020. This list only includes DUI cases and not any of the results we have obtained in defending other types of cases. Also, this list only includes DUI cases that resulted in dismissals or acquittals and does not include the favorable results we have obtained for clients that involved resolution by plea or diversion. It is extremely important to remember ..read more

MODIFIED SCHEDULING TO REDUCE COURTHOUSE TRAFFIC DURING THIS TEMPORARY PANDEMIC PERIOD Today, Chief Judge Thomas Kelly Ryan addressed precautions taken for COVID-19 by issuing Administrative Order 20-02. As it performs essential functions, the 10th Judicial District Court in Johnson County REMAINS OPEN. The risk level in our district is escalating with four confirmed cases. Health care professionals advise that we should all minimize contact to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The District Court intends to take the following reasonable measures toward that end: ALL JURY TRIALS A ..read more

Several years ago jurors were summoned to hear a trial in the Johnson County, Kansas, District Court.  The prosecutor and defense attorney began by questioning the jury panel for a few hours.  The jury was then chosen.  Before the presentation of evidence, the judge read the Complaint to the jury, which is the document that alleged the criminal act that the defendant committed.   The Complaint alleged that the defendant intentionally broke his wife’s coffee mug. This crime is called criminal damage to property. This was considered a domestic violence case, because in K ..read more

Today, many Kansans have their cellphones with them whenever they drive. But how can a motorist best use their smart phones if and when they’re stopped, investigated and even ultimately arrested for DUI? In Kansas, when you are stopped, investigated and subsequently arrested for driving under the influence, you have certain Constitutional and statutory rights that police must adhere to under the law. One of these is your right to consult an attorney. But at what point does this right “kick in?” When can you use your phone to call a criminal defense attorney if you’re being investigated for pro ..read more

In Missouri, a DWI stands for driving while intoxicated and is often used interchangeably with the term “DUI,” or driving under the influence. DUID stands for driving under the influence of drugs; as opposed to the more frequent charge of DUI for alcohol. A driver can be charged with a DUID if his or her driving is impaired, regardless of the amount of drug/s consumed. Five Misconceptions About DUI Drugs 1. A driving while on drugs case is more serious than an alcohol DUI. Not at all. Both types of driving while intoxicated cases -alcohol or drugs, are equally serious from the defend ..read more

Drivers convicted of a first time DUI in Missouri can expunge that DUI after it has been on their records for at least 10 years. The new DUI laws in MO that take effect on Jan. 1, 2017 are written to include intoxication related boating offenses as also eligible for expungement. Under Missouri law (RSMO Section 610.130.1) an expungement is only available to eligible persons once in a lifetime. Furthermore, you can only expunge first-time misdemeanor DUI convictions. The effect of this requirement is that repeat offenders cannot apply for this relief. In addition, commercial CDL operators canno ..read more

Penalty enhancements for driving while intoxicated in Missouri come in a two forms: increased punishments for those accused of driving with higher blood alcohol content (BAC); and increased penalties for prior or repeat offenders. The revised statutes of Missouri (rsmo) describe the current laws and penalties for each of the repeat offender categories. It is crucial to understand that under the laws, any prior “intoxication-related traffic offense” can trigger these enhancements. This includes a prior admission of guilt or conviction of excessive BAC, and/or of a DUI, and/or of certain drug c ..read more