Pennsylvania Drunk Driving Defense

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Attorney Offices by Municipality

Mahanoy City
1. Jeffrey Markosky: In addition to the possible incarceration, probation, or fines, there can be other consequences attached to the conviction of a crime. For example, if you are convicted of a motor vehicle related offense, your insurance company may raise your premium to a very high rate. This rate increase will stay with you for years, particularly if you are convicted of an alcohol related driving offense, such as DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol) or DWI (driving while intoxicated).
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Meadville
1. Rowden Law Office: If you are stopped because the officer thinks you are operating your vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs (D.U.I.), the officer may ask you to submit to a test of you blood to determine you blood alcohol concentration. YOU MAY ALWAYS REFUSE TO SUBMIT TO A BLOOD TEST. IF YOU DO, THE OFFICER MAY REQUEST PENNDOT SUSPEND YOUR LICENSE FOR ONE YEAR. THE PENALTY FOR REFUSAL IS MUCH LESS THAN THE PENALTIES TO D.U.I. THE OFFICER MUST HAVE PROBABLE CAUSE TO ARREST YOU FOR D.U.I. BEFORE REQUESTING THE BLOOD TEST FOR THE SUSPENSION TO HOLD UP. YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO APPEAL THAT AND ANY OTHER PENNDOT SUSPENSION TO THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Millersburg
Montgomeryville
Monroeville
1. Suher Law Office: represents people charged with all crimes from the time of arrest through final disposition
Morrisville
1. Janel, Steven: Were you arrested for DUI? Did you receive a ticket for a traffic violation?
Mount Lebanon
1. Louis Emmi: Are you facing the loss of your driver's license, in PA due to DUI, traffic tickets, or underage drinking?You may face an uncertain future because of a criminal charge. The charge against you is a hard cold fact. You can't wish it away. Now you need a rock solid, experienced defense attorney to work hard for the best possible outcome for you and your family.
Munhal
1. Pelger, William: Drunk driving offenses can carry severe penalties. If you want to avoid jail, losing your driver's license or other freedoms, working with an experienced DUI/DWI attorney is critical.
New Kensington
Newtown
Norristown
North Wales
1. Fairlie & Lippy: What do police officers look for when deciding whether to make a vehicle stop for a suspected DUI in PA? The following is a list of symptoms in descending order of probability that the person observed is driving while intoxicated. The list is based upon research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTA): * Turning with a wide radius * Straddling center of lane marker * ÒAppearing to be drunkÓ * Almost striking object or vehicle * Weaving * Driving on other than designated highway * Swerving * Speed more than 10 mph below limit * Stopping without cause in traffic lane * Following too closely * Drifting * Tires on center or lane marker * Braking erratically * Driving into opposing or crossing traffic * Signalling inconsistent with driving actions * Slow response to traffic signals * Stopping inappropriately (other than in lane) * Turning abruptly or illegally * Accelerating or decelerating rapidly * Headlights off If IÕm stopped by a police officer in PA for a suspected DUI and he asks me if IÕve been drinking, what should I say? You are not required to answer potentially incriminating questions during a DUI - or any other - investigation. Remember that anything you say can and will be used against you in any prosecution stemming from the encounter. If you admit to drinking you will only provide probable cause for further investigation and if you deny drinking you will provide the prosecutor with evidence know as Òconsciousness of guiltÓ and destroy your credibility. The only time to discuss how much you have been drinking is when you are certain that you have not been drinking or ingesting even legal drugs. Otherwise you should politely but firmly decline to answer the questions and request a lawyer. Refusal to answer questions that may incriminate you cannot be used against you in court and is a constitutional right that you have. Do I have a right to an attorney when IÕm stopped by an officer in PA for a suspected DUI and asked to take field sobriety tests? With respect to a DUI arrest in Pennsylvania, a person has no right to an attorney until that person has been formally charged and/or arrested. A DUI suspect has no right to counsel during the encounter with police. However, a suspect who has requested an attorney may not be further questioned without an attorney being present. What is the officer looking for during the initial detention at the scene of a possible DUI arrest? Police officers are taught to look for the following indicia of intoxication when they stop someone for a suspected DUI: * Red, watery, glassy and/or bloodshot eyes * Flushed face * Odor of alcohol on the breath or emanating from the car * Slurred speech * Fumbling with wallet trying to get license * Failure to comprehend the officerÕs questions * Staggering when exiting vehicle * Swaying/instability on feet * Leaning on car for support * Combative, argumentative, jovial or other ÒinappropriateÓ attitude * Soiled, rumpled, disorderly clothing * Stumbling while walking * Disorientation as to time and place * Inability to follow directions What should I do if IÕm asked to take field sobriety tests? There are a wide range of field sobriety tests (ÓFSTÓs), but the tests most used in the eastern Pennsylvania counties (Montgomery, Berks, Bucks, Chester and Delaware) are the walk-and-turn, one-leg stand, and the horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) test. It is important to note that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has concluded that all other FSTs used by the police are scientifically unreliable. There is no requirement in PA that people submit to FSTs and the police are not permitted to use such a refusal against anyone in deciding whether to arrest for DUI. The reality is that police have typically made up their minds to arrest someone for suspected DUI - or at least take them for chemical testing - when they conduct these FSTs. In such cases, the ÒfailedÓ FSTs simply become additional evidence that the police will use against someone if they charge them with DUI. The best course of action is to politely refuse to take the tests. Why did the officer make me follow a penlight with my eyes to the left and right? This is the Òhorizontal gaze nystagmusÓ (ÓHGNÓ) test, a relatively recent development in DUI investigation. The officer attempts to estimate the angle at which the eye begins to ÒjerkÓ (ÓnystagmusÓ is a medical term for a distinctive eye oscillation or movement). If the eye jerks when following an object before 45 degrees, it theoretically indicates a blood-alcohol concentration over .05%. The smoothness of the eyeÕs tracking the object is also a factor, as is the type of jerking when the eye is as far to the side as it can go. This field sobriety test has proven to be subject to a number of different problems, not the least of which is the non-medically trained officerÕs ability to recognize nystagmus and estimate the angle of onset. Because of this, and the fact that the test is not accepted by the medical community, HGN test results are not admissible as evidence in Pennsylvania although police may use the test to develop the probable cause to make a DUI arrest and pursue chemical testing. Should I agree to take a chemical test as part of a DUI investigation? What happens if I refuse to do so? In PA, if a person is asked to undergo a blood, breath or urine test as part of a DUI investigation, the person has an absolute right to refuse that request. However the law is clear that if a person does refuse such a test, PennDOT must suspend that personÕs driverÕs license for one year. This suspension is in addition to any other that the person may receive for any DUI conviction or ARD disposition. There is no right or wrong answer with respect to whether a person should take a chemical test. A person must weigh the likelihood of a high blood alcohol reading (which would obviously make a DUI case much easier to prove) against the consequences of refusing to take such a test. Do I have a choice of chemical tests? Which should I choose? In Pennsylvania, people suspected of DUI do not have a choice of the type of chemical tests to which they will be subjected. A police officer who feels like being nice may listen to a personÕs request, but the officer is under no obligation to comply and usually will not do so. The officer never read me my rights (ÓMirandaÓ warnings). Can I get my case dismissed? There is no automatic dismissal for failure to Mirandize a person. A police officer is supposed to provide people with their Miranda warnings after the person has been taken into custody. If they do not, they cannot use any of the resulting statements if the case goes to trial. This can be very important so you should make sure that you tell your attorney if you were not Mirandized before giving statements about the case. Why am I being charged with two or three DUI offenses when I was only stopped once? The Pennsylvania DUI statute has several different definitions or ÒcountsÓ of DUI. For example, one count provides that the elements for DUI are satisfied if a person is driving under the influence of alcohol to a level that renders him or her incapable of safe driving (regardless of the blood alcohol content). Three other DUI counts provide that the elements for DUI are satisfied if a person is driving with a BAC of between .080 percent to .099 percent, between .100 percent and .159 percent, and above .159 percent, respectively. Sometimes the police will charge a person with violating more than on count (or definition) of DUI so that it appears that he or she has been charged with multiple DUIs. However notwithstanding the number of DUI counts a person is charged with, it is only one charge for DUI and a person can only be sentence (or receive ARD) for one DUI. What is Òmouth alcoholÓ and how does this effect a DUI investigation? ÒMouth alcoholÓ refers to the existence of any alcohol in the mouth or esophagus. If mouth alcohol is present during a DUI breath test, the results can be falsely high because the breath machine assumes any such alcohol is emanating from the lungs. For reasons beyond the scope of this answer, even small amounts of alcohol breathed directly into the machine from the mouth or throat rather than from the lungs can have significant impact on a personÕs BAC reading. Mouth alcohol can be caused in many ways such as burping, hiccupping or vomiting. Any such mouth alcohol generated within 20 minutes before taking the test can bring vapor from alcoholic beverages still in the stomach up into the mouth and throat. Taking a breath freshener which has alcohol in it (such products as Listerine, Binaca and some cough syrups) can result in an artificially high BAC calculation. Additionally, a chronic ÒrefluxÓ condition from gastric distress or a hiatal hernia can cause elevated BAC readings and some dental bridges and dental caps can trap alcohol. What defenses are there in a DUI case? It is impossible to list all the potential defenses to a DUI case because every DUI case is different. Most defenses to DUI cases, however, are typically based on one or more of the following theories: Was the person actually driving? To prove a DUI case, the prosecution must prove that the defendant was physically in control of a motor vehicle on a roadway. If the police cannot prove the person was actually driving (such as in the case of an accident where no one witnessed who was driving) or that the person was driving on a roadway (such as when a person is stopped in certain parking areas or driveways), the person cannot be convicted for DUI. Did the police have reasonable suspicion to stop the vehicle and question the defendant? In Pennsylvania the police need to have reasonable suspicion to stop a personÕs vehicle and/or question that person unless a Constitutionally-recognized exception applies. Generally speaking, evidence will be suppressed in a DUI case if the officer did not have reasonable suspicion to (a) stop the vehicle, (b) detain the person, and (c) arrest that person. Sobriety roadblocks present particularly complex issues regarding probable cause to arrest in DUI cases. Was the person read his rights / Miranda warnings? Incriminating statements may be suppressed if the proper Miranda warnings were not given at the appropriate time. Miranda warnings are usually not an issue in DUI prosecutions because prosecutors rarely seek to use a personÕs words against them at a DUI trial. However, if the prosecutor does seek to use the personÕs words at trial, the Miranda warnings can become an issue. Was a person informed of the Implied Consent warnings? If the officer did not advise a person of the consequences of refusing to take a chemical test as part of a DUI investigation, or gave inadequate or incorrect information, then any PennDOT suspension for failing to take such a test cannot stand. Did the person truly appear to be Òunder the influenceÓ? At a DUI trial, the police officerÕs observations and opinions with respect to intoxication can be questioned and examined. Appropriate questioning can include (a) the circumstances under which the field sobriety tests were given, (b) the subjective (and perhaps predisposed) nature of what an officer considers as ÒfailingÓ, (c) whether the officer fully complied with FST guidelines set forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and (d) whether the FSTs were videotaped or whether there are any witnesses to corroborate the police officerÕs conclusions. Was the personÕs blood-alcohol concentration tested accurately and appropriately? There are a wide range of potential issues with blood, breath and urine testing for blood-alcohol content. Blood testing involves a recognized margin of error and variance which should be considered by toxicologists performing the tests and prosecutors evaluating test results. Indeed, the Department of Health requires laboratories conducting blood-alcohol testing to test within 9 percent of a Òknown sampleÓ in order to maintain their accreditation. Accordingly, many toxicologists contend that the margin of error of blood testing at such accredited labs should be presumed to be no less that 9 percent. With respect to breath tests, it is widely recognized by many experts that all breath tests have a margin of error of plus-or-minus 10 percent. All breath testing instruments are based on the assumption that the ration of breath to blood is 2100:1. That is, the amount of alcohol in one ml of blood is equal to the amount of alcohol in 2,100 ml of exhaled air. This is based on the average individual, but the ratio for humal population has been shown to vary from 900:1 to 3,400:1. Accordingly, without analyzing the physiological makeup of the person charged, the possible margin of error or variance can be significantly higher. What is an interlock ignition device? An ignition interlock device is installed on the steering column of the car and requires a breath sample in order for the car to start. In addition, it will beep at intervals and require breath samples. If any alcohol is detected, the car will shut off. In PA, an interlock device is required on all second DUIs within a 10-year period. Who determines whether a person may be admitted into the ARD Program? According to Pennsylvania law, only the District Attorney may admit move for an offenderÕs admission into the ARD Program. A Common Pleas Court judge must approve the admission, but a judge may not move a person into the ARD Program unless that person has first been approved by the DAÕs Office. For anyone charged with a crime such as a DUI, it is important to retain an attorney counsel who is familiar with how prosecutorsÕ analyze various cases and what they are looking for in an ARD application. Will a prior DUI or conviction make me ineligible for the ARD Program? The general rule in most PA counties is that a prior conviction for any crime, including DUI, or a prior admission into the ARD Program, for a DUI or any other offense, will make you ineligible for admission into the ARD Program. However the PA state legislature has permitted counties to establish their rules with respect to ARD admissibility and the various counties do have differing rules regarding ARD. Anyone arrested for a DUI in any of the 5-county Pennsylvania area (Montgomery County, Berks County, Bucks County, Chester County and Delaware County) should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney to ascertain whether they may be eligible for admission into the ARD Program. What is the punishment for a DUI? The punishment for a DUI depends on a variety of factors. First, there are no penalties if your lawyer wins the case for you. An alternative to going to trial, primarily in first-offense cases, is ARD. The ARD Program eliminates the applicable jail time and dramatically reduces any applicable license suspension. Additionally, the charges are ultimately dismissed and can then be expunged. If a person cannot get into the ARD Program, then the possible punishments vary depending on a personÕs blood alcohol content and the number of prior DUI offenses in the past 10 years. See the DUI sentencing matrix elsewhere on this site.
Owing Wells
1. Michael A. Freedman: If you have had a few and are stopped by the police try to keep in mind the following tips: 1. The police are there for your protection - my most successful clients actually thank the police for stopping them. 2. Being polite and courteous can only help - being rude and obnoxious can only hurt. 3. If you are asked to do field sobriety tests, attempt to buy some time to get yourself together - if you pass these tests with flying colors the police may give you a break - at the least, your successful performance helps in court. 4. If you are asked to take an Alcohol Concentration Test note the following: * For the purpose of a test for determining alcohol concentration, the specimen of breath or blood shall be taken within 2 hours after the person accused is apprehended. Thus, you will be requested to take the test shortly after your arrest. 5. Charges, test results, and legal presumptions: **NEW * **Under the Influence of Alcohol" - Formerly "Driving While Intoxicated", this is now the most serious alcohol charge. * An alcohol test score of 0.08 or more provides the presumption of driving "Under the Influence of Alcohol". * "Driving While Intoxicated" - An alcohol test score of less than 0.08 does not provide a presumption but may be considered with other evidence when considering guiltof this charge. 6. Refusal to take the test or a score of .08 or more results in the following Administrative Motor Vehicle actions: * For a refusal, if a first such offense, a suspension for 120 days and for a second or subsequent offense a 1 year suspension. For a test of .08 or more, a 45 day suspension or for a second and subsequent offense a 90 day suspension. Note that a temporary license for work purposes may be granted in lieu of a 45 day suspension to a first such offender as long as the test was not refused. 7. Should you refuse to take the test: * If this is a first offense and you need your license to get to, or do your job, take the test- a first offense will likely result in a finding of Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) in the criminal trial which carries no points and the Motor Vehicle hearing will likely result in the issuance of a modified work purposes only license for 45 days. Of course if you score over .08 your chance of beating the case in the criminal trial (traffic court is technically a criminal court) is reduced substantially since .08 is prima facie evidence of Driving Under the Influence of alcohol. * If you have one or more prior convictions and you need to fight the criminal case you are probably better off in not having the test evidence available, thus a refusal may be more practical. * It is always best to attempt to contact an attorney prior to making the choice if you have a chance. You are entitled to consult with counsel so ask to do so. * It should be noted that evidence of a test refusal is now admissible in court. 8. Motor Vehicle hearing: * You must request a hearing within 10 days of the arrest and confiscation of your permanent drivers license. You will receive a 45 day license from the arresting officer (good until the hearing date) upon scoring .08 or more or by a refusal to take the test. * A hearing will be set within the 45 days. However, if the hearing is not scheduled within that time frame, you will receive an extension letter from the MVA allowing you to drive until your hearing is scheduled. * You are entitled to have an attorney at the hearing and it is extremely wise to do so. * If you wish to obtain a modified license from the Administrative Law Judge hearing your case, you need to bring proof of employment and proof that your license is required to work or that there is no transportation available other than your driving back and forth to work. * It is extremely helpful to enter a qualified alcohol program prior to the hearing. * There are certain requirements set forth in the Maryland Transportation Code which relates to the proper manner in which the police must fill out certain forms required for these hearings. An attorney experienced in these matters may be able to win your case at this hearing due to non compliance, thus seek legal advice as soon as possible. 9. Criminal Court trial: * Consult an attorney immediately after the offense. * If you have any kind of drinking problem enroll in a program before the hearing. * In most jurisdictions you will be evaluated by an Alcohol Counselor prior to the trial (usually the morning of the trial) - be completely honest as the only purpose is to determine whether you are a problem or social drinker and this assists the Judge in determining what programs will best help you - this assessment does not effect your guilt or innocence. * You have the option of a trial at District Court or you may opt for a jury trial at Circuit Court. If this is you first offense you probably should have a District Court trial. Speak to the States Attorney prior to the docket call - if he is willing to not oppose a Probation Before Judgment disposition you may agree to proceed on an agreed statement of facts whereby the States Attorney merely reads into the record the statement of charges. There is no testimony and no witnesses called. The judge rules solely on the evidence contained in the statement. If you are found guilty, which is probable since the only evidence is the statement of charges, you will have an opportunity to address the judge. * Be prepared to explain to the judge what happened the day of the offense, why you believe it will not happen again, what you have done and are doing to clean up your act. Provide the judge with letters of recommendation/ commendation from your employer, church, volunteer group, little league etc. * Because Probation Before Judgment is not a guilty finding you must accept same on the record because you can not appeal - you will receive no points, but you may be fined and there are usually conditions for your probation. These may include continued alcohol counseling, AA meetings etc. The PBJ will show on your driving record. * If you do not proceed on an agreed statement you case will be tried- you should always have an attorney for a criminal trial -remember the old axiom: "it is a fool who has himself for a client". 10. Assessment of Motor Vehicle Points * Driving while "Under the Influence" of alcohol - 12 points. * Driving While Intoxicated - 8 points. * Probation Before Judgment - 0 points - note that you are may not receive a PBJ disposition within 5 years of a prior such disposition.
Paoli
1. Platt, DiGiorgio & DiFabio: prosecutor may violate a defendant's due process rights if they are using their decision to prosecute the defendant for purposes of retaliation.
2. William McLaughlin: Criminal cases can sometimes be handled on a flat fee basis. This is especially common for driving under the influence cases, where the fee (as opposed to court costs) for a first time offender can be as low as $750 for representation at a preliminary hearing and attending the hearing to enter the client into the ARD (Accelerated rehabilitative disposition) program. Preliminary hearings are often charged on a flat fee basis that typically range from $350 to $550.
Pennsdale
1. McNerney, Page, Vanderlin & Hall: Everyone charged with a crime in Pennsylvania is entitled to representation as guaranteed by the Constitution. Our firm provides experienced, aggressive counsel and assistance for vehicle violations, summary offenses, driving under the influence, white collar crime, and other felony charges in Federal, State, Trial and Appellate Courts.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Pottstown
Pottsville
1. Urban, Anthony: * DUI and alcohol offenses * Drug charges (possession, distribution) * Traffic violations (speeding, reckless driving, suspended license) * Shoplifting, burglary and other property crimes * Assault, murder and other violent crimes * White collar crimes (fraud, embezzlement) * Juvenile offenses
2. Zimmerman, Lieberman & Tamulonis: DUI charges are extremely serious and require immediate legal attention. It is important to know that an experienced attorney can help you understand your rights and explore all of the options available to you.
3. Thomas Pellish: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
Radnor
Reading
Ridley Park
Robinson Township
1. Hinkle & Associates: The DUI / DWI laws in the state of Pennsylvania have changed. If you are a first time offender, there are many things an attorney can do to assist you so that you do not end up with a permanent criminal record. In addition, the new laws also involve a probationary process that can be both confusing and have an impact on your future. It is especially important, now more than ever, to have expert legal representation in these cases.
Royersford
1. Wolpert, Thomas: General Practice of Law, Business and Employment Law, Wills & Probate, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, DUI, Construction, Real Estate, and Criminal Law
Scranton
Sharon
1. Fruit, Dill, Goodwin and Scholl: General Civil Practice in all Courts. Corporate, Commercial, Criminal, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Computer Law, Elder Law, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate Law, Personal Injury Law,. Trials, Family Law, Social Security
Somerset
1. Fike, Cascio & Boose: If you have been charged with drunk driving, received a traffic ticket on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, or charged with another crime, then you should hire (a) experienced criminal defense attorney ...
State College
Stewartstown
1. Manifold & Golla: drunk driving or misdemeanor crimes including harassment, trespassing, traffic violations, simple assault, possession of marijuana or other drugs, and domestic abuse
Stroudsburg
Springfield
1. Christopher Adam Hemmel: DUI Scenarios A defendant is placed in the Tier 1 category if there is no personal injury and no property damage resulting from operation of the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The BAC must be between .08 and .099 to fit onto this tier. Generally speaking, only 5% of all DUI arrests in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania fall into the Tier 1 category. First Offense Upon conviction for the first offense, a Tier 1 offender will not lose their driving license, will be allowed up to six months of probation, shall pay a $300 fine and shall attend alcohol, highway and safety school if the court so orders. Second Offense Upon conviction for the second offense, a Tier 1 offender will lose their driving license for 12 months, will be sentenced to serve between 5 days and six months in prison, shall pay a $300 to $2,500 fine, shall attend alcohol, highway and safety school if the court so orders and, upon the reinstatement of driving privileges, shall install an ignition interlock system which will remain on the vehicle for a period of one year. Third or Subsequent Offense Upon conviction for the third offense, a Tier 1 offender will lose their driving license for 12 months, will be sentenced to serve between 10 days and two years in prison, shall pay a $500 to $5,000 fine, shall attend alcohol, highway and safety school if the court so orders and, upon the reinstatement of driving privileges, shall install an ignition interlock system which will remain on the vehicle for a period of one year. ARD is available as an option for Tier 1 First Offenses
Tamaqua
1. Marchalk, Gary: Family Law á Criminal Defense á Auto Accidents Commercial & Residential Real Estate Transactions Title Searches á Wills and Trusts á Probate Law Breach of Contract and Commercial Disputes
Uniontown
1. Elias Law Office: A DUI charge does not have to result in a conviction. There are many legal issues that may be raised by an experienced our firm in order to beat the DUI charges. Every DUI case is unique and must be evaluated on its own facts.
2. Zebley, Mehalov & White: Being arrested and charged with a crime is a nerve-racking experience, whether it is a misdemeanor, felony, or related to driving under the influence (DUI / DWI).
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Upper Darby
Valley Forge
1. Baer Romain: Under the ARD Program, clients are not incarcerated, receive a substantially reduced license suspension, and may be eligible to have their DUI charge expunged after a successful probationary period. Acceptance into the ARD Program is subject to the District Attorney's discretion and must be approved by the Common Pleas Judge. Although ARD is usually offered to first time offenders only, in some other cases, ARD may be possible.
Warren
Washington
Waynesboro
Waynesburg
1. Harry Cancelmi: For most people, the criminal charge of DUI/DWI/DAI ("Driving After Imbibing") raises instant concern over the effect a guilty verdict could have on driving privileges, employment opportunities, and family relationships. But even if you are charged, you still have rights - the right to remain silent, the right to an administrative hearing, and the right to an attorney. So if you or a loved one is arrested for DUI, you deserve a lawyer who can answer all your questions, examine every aspect of your arrest and testing, and who will seek to minimize the penalties.
West Chester
Wexford
1. Michael Sherman: You face stiff penalties including jail and license suspension.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
1. Brad Kurlancheek: Just because a Blood or Breath Test being run and controlled by the government produces a number greater than .10 or .08, that does not mean you are necessarily guilty of DUI. Machines can and do mistakes. So can the technicians that run them. The police make mistakes. They often stop drivers without reasonable suspicion. They arrest drivers for DUI without probable cause. They make procedural mistakes which would, if the case were tried, instead of plead, render the arrested driver an Acquittal. The crime is "impairment while driving," not "drinking while driving." Do not be persuaded to plead guilty to something you didn't do, simply because your attorney lacks the technical knowledge on how to fight and win your DUI case, when it should be fought and won. I will provide you a thorough no-cost evaluation of your case. We don't believe in pleading guilty for our clients; nor do we accept ARD. We fight for you, to the very fullest extent of the law, to gain an acqu ittal of your DUI charge.
Williamsport
Worcester
Wyomissing
1. Hoffert, Huckabee & Weiler: Whether this is your first DUI offense or you are a multiple offender, knowing how to move forward with a plan aimed at the best possible future can be difficult. If this is your first offense, you may have difficulty understanding the system and controlling the outcome of your felony DUI case. If this is your second DUI offense, you may already be familiar with the procedures but are concerned about stiffer penalties for repeat offenders.
Yardley
1. Yardley Lawyers: * Criminal Appeals * Driving Under the Influence / DUI * Drug Cases * Felony Criminal Defense * Juvenile Defense * Reckless Driving * Government Fraud * Financial Fraud Law * Possession of Controlled Substance * Assault and Battery * Drunk Driving Accidents * Restraining Orders * Sex Crimes * Tax Evasion * Counterfeiting * Cyber Crimes * Embezzlement * Extortion * Forgery * Identity Theft * Money Laundering * Racketeering
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