Edenhelm DWI Lawyers

Amuso, Peter: You've been arrested and charged with DUI, then released to await trial. You are faced with losing your license, jail time or steep fines. Or maybe you've received a traffic ticket and are concerned about the points on your driving record and what effect that will have on your driving privileges and insurance rates. What do you do next? Getting immediate legal representation can put you on the path to avoiding or reducing the negative consequences of these charges. If you are going to mount an effective traffic or DUI defense, it is critical to act now. Driving under the influence, or DUI, is a serious charge that carries serious consequences if are convicted or have prior offenses. Having an experienced defense attorney on your side can mean the difference between jail and freedom, loss of your license and your ability to continue driving. If you have been charged with DUI, you face significant consequences, including: * Jail time of a few days to six months, or more if you have previously been convicted of DUI * Loss of your license as part of your criminal sentence * Suspension of your license for one year or more by the PA Department of Transportation (PennDOT), depending on the particular circumstances of your case * Fines that can range into the thousands of dollars * A criminal record, which can affect your employment, educational and housing options, as well as your reputation