My daughter was arrested and released for a DUI last week. She is 19 and we are very worried. What will happen next?
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.
My wife was arrested for DUI on the way home from a party last weekend. What will happen now?
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.
My son is 20 and received a charge for Underage Consumption. Should I be worried?
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.
How can police charge me with DUI when I wasn’t even in my car or driving?
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.
Will I lose my DL, this is my third DUI?
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.
Will I serve any state time on a 1st DUI if I damaged state property?
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.
Don’t I have a constitutional right to refuse all DUI testing?
I read somewhere that my license won’t be suspended if I take an ARD. Is this true?
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.
I did an ARD for theft 10 yrs ago. Can I qualify for ARD now in my current DUI case?
Yes, you may qualify. ARD for DUI qualification will depend on the specifics of your DUI case. Read more here.
I have a pension plan and 401k as marital property. Spouse’s lawyer keeps requesting I get a QDRO form frm plan administrator. What should I do?

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