FAQs

No, it is not. If you were a CDL holder at the time of your DUI arrest –regardless of whether it occurred on or off-duty, then you will not be eligible for record expungement under an ARD for DUI. Furthermore, the ARD will be reported as a violation to PennDot. You should hire a qualified defense attorney in the county of incident so you can fight the DUI charges to the fullest extent and best outcome possible.

You will have to wait 1 year before your CDL privileges are granted if this is your first offense and you are convicted. You should contact an experienced DUI defense attorney now so you can work toward avoiding a DUI conviction.

Probably not. You will likely be arrested by summons/mail when you receive the certified Notice to Appear in the mail. Police need only make an official in-field arrest and Mirandize you when they need to interrogate you for the crime.

All DUI charges are “real” and many are prosecuted to conviction without BAC evidence. PA has a “general impairment” law which only requires the officer observe and note that the driver was incapable of safely driving/operating/being in control of a moving vehicle. You will need effective defense strategies and counsel to fight your DUI charge. Talk to a DUI lawyer as soon as possible.

If convicted of a 3rd DUI offense in PA, you will likely be sentenced with heavy fines, some jail time and/or rehab, and a driver’s license suspension of at least 1 year. After that, you will only be eligible for a limited license with an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) for another year, at your expense.

If you have already pleaded guilty, then you will be subjected to the penalties prescribed by PA law for your offense. In addition, Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation will report the charge and outcome to New York’s DMV database. You may want to hire a local DUI attorney to ensure your case is properly disposed.

It varies. The time it will take from the point you are accepted to the point of completing your ARD can vary significantly depending on your county and the ARD terms you reached with the prosecution. Your defense attorney will be able to give you an accurate estimate on costs and hours of time needed to successfully complete the ARD.

If she was not already arraigned, this will be the next court appointment, followed by a preliminary hearing. It is crucial that she have an experienced DUI attorney present for all hearings who has the specialized skills needed to begin working on her defense. Read more about Underage laws in PA here. You may also want to learn about the ARD program here.

She is facing serious charges and penalties if convicted, even if no accident occurred, and even if it is her first offense. PA takes DUI extremely seriously, but there are many proven defenses to a DUI charge. Call a local DUI attorney now to preserve all of her best options.

Yes. Pennsylvania has Zero Tolerance laws for those under 21. A conviction on any of these laws can have serious consequences. Your child has many options and defenses to his charges that an experienced lawyer can uncover. Contact one right away.