Pittsburgh DWI Lawyers
- Mansmann & Moore:
Whatever the charge, your case needs to be taken seriously. Obviously,
serious drug selling or drug distribution charges, or black-collar
crimes, can involve years in prison. But matters, such as DWI / DUI
offenses and/or moving violations can involve jail time, and have a
huge impact on your driving privileges and insurance—thus impacting
your ability to make a living.
If you are arrested and charged with a crime or summary citation, you
want a lawyer that understands the justice system; knows how to protect
your rights by filing the appropriate motions; and knows how to argue a
case in front of a judge or jury.
- Bernard Tully:
Pennsylvania new DUI penalties are serious:
You could be facing mandatory jail time with certain types of DUI or
drug charges. Or you could be eligible for probation for certain DUI or
drug charges.
- Lewis, Lewis & Riley:
If you have been arrested and charged with DUI, DAI, or
drunk driving in Pennsylvania, you may find yourself facing tough fines
and penalties due to tougher legislation enacted in 2003, especially if
you have a blood alcohol level of .16% or higher, or if you have had multiple
charges. In fact, the fines have tripled for drivers who have blood alcohol
levels of .16%.
Additionally, you may be forced to undergo a complete alcohol
and drug assessment, as well as treatment if the court considers it part
of your punishment. The alternative would be a longer time in jail as
part of your sentence.
If your blood alcohol concentration places you at the lower
end of the three tiered system that has been instituted as part of the
state’s drunk driving enforcement plan, you might still be faced
with the suspension or revocation of your Pennsylvania driver’s
license.
Wrongful Arrests
In some instances, you may be a victim of wrongful arrest
due to police misconduct involving field sobriety test and breathalyzer
misuse. Our criminal defense attorneys have special expertise in overturning
DUI cases involving inaccurate or corrupt breathalyzer tests. Breathalyzer
devices, just like the humans who operate them, are not perfect. To suggest
that these machines are always perfect is to assume that our cars (or
other machines) will never break down.
As such, you are entitled to question any breathalyzer reading
or officer observation before the state imposed any punishment. If an
arrest or fine is imposed based on improper readings or illegal protocol,
you are entitled to compensation.
- Anthony DeLuca:
After a criminal charge, there are a variety of legal options available
to you, including avoiding jail time, reducing or eliminating your
criminal charge, expunging your record, reacquiring a suspended
driveršs license, and completing an Accelerated Rehabilitative
Disposition (ARD) program.
- David Shrager:
One mistake -- one drink too many -- can cause years of trouble. Often,
a person charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs has never been in trouble with the law before, and has simply
made a mistake following a party or evening with friends.
The Pennsylvania Legislature recently enacted a tough new DUI law.
The penalties for DUI charges have become increasingly severe.
- Grossinger Gordon Vatz:
For most people who are stopped and arrested for Driving Under the
Influence, it is their first encounter with the criminal justice
system. They will face arraignment, magistrate hearings and trials, and
will have to make important decisions about whether to plead guilty or
not guilty. If you have been arrested for drunk driving it is important
to contact an experienced Pittsburgh DUI lawyer to help you
through these difficult choices.
- Lisa Petruzzi:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- David Lovejoy:
Many times police officers make mistakes and a DUI can be beat, or you
may be eligible for ARD (accelerated rehabilitative disposition)
instead of a jail term.
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