DUI Defense
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Nov
I’m a Class A CDL driver and was just arrested for DUI. I’m told my charges will be dismissed and automatically expunged if I get into an ARD, is this true?
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,…
29
Nov
I’m attending CDL School in PA to get my Class A license and was just arrested for a DUI. Can I still get my CDL after this, or should I just give up?
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…
29
Nov
I was pulled over, tested and then released for DUI on alcohol, but wasn’t cuffed and don’t think I was arrested. Do I have a defense?
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…
29
Nov
How can I be charged w/ a real DUI if no breathalyzer or chemical testing was done?
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…
29
Nov
What sentence will I get if I am convicted on a 3rd DUI?
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…
29
Nov
I was arrested for DUI while visiting here from New York. What will the courts do to me now?
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…
29
Nov
How long will it take to complete an ARD for a DUI case?
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…
29
Nov
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…
29
Nov
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,…
29
Nov
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…
29
Nov
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…
29
Nov
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…
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