FAQs

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.

Any number of factors can lead to a ‘driverless’ suspicion of DUI; including witness reports, your own admissions, and/or inaccurate observations by police. Regardless of what the truth may be, you will need to take all charges seriously. Consult with a defense attorney now.

Under the PA Vehicle Code, Habitual Offenders, (§1542) a driver’s license can be revoked for a period of 5 years upon a 3rd DUI conviction. You need to retain the services of a specialized DUI criminal defense attorney as soon as possible in order to fight against a 3rd conviction.

You will be charged with a misdemeanor. If convicted, you will face up to 6 months of incarceration, and additional penalties depending on your blood alcohol level. You need to consult with a defense attorney as soon as possible.

No, this is not an absolute truth. In rare cases, your DUI attorney may be able to arrange things such that your driver’s license is not suspended, but most ARD participants will lose driving privileges for 30, 60 or 90 days.