Allentown DWI Lawyers

Jeffrey Knafo: If the police arrest you for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and you refuse to take one or more chemical tests of breath, blood or urine, your driving privileges will be automatically suspended for 1 year in addition to the driving privilege suspension for a conviction or ARD for driving while under the influence. A conviction plus a refusal could result in a 2 year driving privilege suspension.
Scheisser Law: Driving Under the Influence is a serious charge within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The penalties consist of large fines, license suspension, and a mandatory jail term (even for first time offenders). Many diversionary programs (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition [ARD]) exist that prevent one charged with DUI with having a permanent criminal record. Several different ARD programs exist, and the main distinction between the programs is the cost and term of license suspension. Multiple convictions of DUI carry mandatory jail sentences and if a defendant is in not properly represented the defendant often receives a sentence greater that the mandatory minimum. Many related or collateral offenses to DUI (e.g., driving under suspension DUI related) also carry mandatory jail terms. One charged with DUI and/or related offenses should consult with an attorney immediately.