PA DUI

PENNSYLVANIA DUI - DRUNK DRIVING

One mistake — one drink too many

One mistake — one drink too many, and now you’re facing a DUI charge. Multiple DUIs or even a first-time DUI can create a number of legal and personal difficulties that can impact your life, as well as the life of your family.

It is critical to consult with an experienced DUI lawyer as soon as possible. The Simon Law Group will help you avoid the harsh penalties that Pennsylvania imposes upon offenders. Contact us 24/7 for a free consultation — Call our at 800-709-1131

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With many years of experience, we have handled hundreds of DUI / DWI cases.  In a free consultation, we can quickly analyze your case and tell you exactly what we can do.

How Your DUI Case Could Be Won

Never assume that you’re case cannot be won, regardless of whether your blood alcohol content was above the legal limit. There are numerous DUI defense strategies that can be used to win your case at trial, or to have the charges dismissed:

§  Was there legitimate reasonable suspicion for the officer to pull you over?

§  Is there explicit proof that you were the driver of the vehicle, or that you were “in control” of the vehicle?

§  Did the officer improperly search your vehicle?

§  Was your blood-alcohol test administered within the required time period?

§  Was a proper chain of custody established during the collection and testing of your blood sample?

§  Were you advised of your rights regarding the breathalyzer test?

§  Was the officer biased against you by ignoring the things you did right during the Field Sobriety Test (FBT), and did he or she follow the proper procedures outlined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

§  Did you have a physical or mental ailment that prevented you from being able to pass a field sobriety test?

§  Were the “symptoms of intoxication” caused by embarrassment, frustration, allergies, or fatigue?

§  Upon being arrested, did the officer attempt to elicit incriminating responses from you before advising you of your Miranda Rights?

First DUI Offense Arrest Attorney

A first-time DUI conviction is a serious matter in the state of Pennsylvania. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you face the possible suspension of your driver's license, jail, and fines. Since insurance companies gather information on DUI arrests and convictions, you can expect your insurance costs to increase as well. If you drive a company car or are sentenced to jail, you could lose your job. While the consequences of a first-time DUI can be serious, how your attorney handles your case will often determine whether the charges or sentence against you is reduced. At the SIMON LAW GROUP, we have the experience and resources needed to help people resolve a DUI arrest. When there is good reason to challenge the breathalyzer results or the use of reasonable suspicion and probable cause in your arrest, we can often get the charges against our client dismissed.

If you've been arrested for drunk driving for the first time, contact Pennsylvania DUI defense attorneys at the SIMON LAW GROUP today to schedule an appointment and learn how we can help you.

First DUI Offense Conviction Penalties in Pennsylvania

In the state of Pennsylvania, DUI penalties are categorized according to one's blood alcohol content (BAC) at the time of their arrest. In general, the following penalties apply for first DUI offense convictions:

§  BAC between .08% and .099%: a fine of $300; drug and alcohol assessment, alcohol safety training, and court reporting evaluation required; six months  probation.

§  BAC between .10% and .159%: a fine between $500 and $5,000; a mandatory 48 hour jail sentence; up to 6 months in jail; a one year suspension of your driver's license; drug and alcohol assessment, alcohol safety training, and court reporting evaluation required; eligibility for a DUI hardship license only after a 2 month suspension of your license.

Call Simon Law Group today and speak with a PA DUI Attorney for your free consultation for your PA DUI.