Like many of our clients, if you are reading this, you or someone you know has been charged with a first time DUI in Pennsylvania. For someone who is not experienced with the PA DUI laws, the threat and uncertainty of a drunk driving conviction is very frightening. The most frequently asked question is, “What is the jail time for DUI in Pennsylvania?” Pittsburgh DUI lawyer Michael V. Worgul is well versed in dui legal procedures and trial strategies. He is ready to answer this and many other questions for you.
At this very moment, you are taking the first step in dealing with the problem by educating yourself. You may even have some of your paperwork containing a fingerprint order and preliminary hearing date. Remember that this is just the first of several court appearances you will be making over the next few months. The preliminary hearing can be very important in terms of preparing for a trial, plea, or alternative resolution such as ARD.
Contact me, Pittsburgh DUI Lawyer Michael V. Worgul at (412) 475-9217 or 1-855-DUI-CRIM now to schedule a free consultation.
Keep in mind, for a first offence DUI in Pennsylvania, or any DUI for that matter, the police and DA only need prove that:
- You were driving a motor vehicle on a “highway” in Pennsylvania, and
- Your blood alcohol level was above a 0.08% or contained drugs within two hours of being stopped.
Fortunately, this is a first time DUI offense in Pennsylvania for you. If you have no other Pennsylvania DUI record or criminal record, you are “eligible” for Accelerated Rehabilitative Dispostition, or what we commonly call ARD. Admission into the ARD program can greatly reduce the punishment for DUI in Pennsylvania (and the DUI cost in Pittsburgh if that is where you are charged). Furthermore, license suspensions are significantly reduced from the mandatory suspensions required by law! Finally, successful completion of the program will result of the expungement (removal) of your Pennsylvania DUI record, as though it never happened.
Of course, ARD must be offered by the District Attorney’s Office, and not all first time offenders will be offered admission. An experienced Pittsburgh DUI Lawyer will aggressively fight for your admission in to the program. However, if that cannot be accomplished, I am aware of many other strategies to avoid jail time and license suspensions that might be devastating to your livelihood.
As a Pennsylvania lawyer for DUI, I have significant experience with the ARD program in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and many other Pennsylvania counties. If this is a first time DUI in Pennsylvania for you or a loved one, contact me, Pittsburgh DUI Lawyer Michael V. Worgul at (412) 475-9217 or 1-855-DUI-CRIM. I will be happy to schedule an in person consultation at no cost to you.
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With a focus on thorough preparation, superior client service and dedicated representation, I help families and individuals solve a wide range of DUI and criminal litigation issues.
I will respond to your email submission as promptly as possible. I ask that you consider calling me directly at 1-412-475-9217 or toll free at 1-855-DUI-CRIM for a free initial consultation to discuss your case. You will also find out how our practice can be put to work for you.
I look forward to listening to the circumstances of your case and discussing all available options under the law.
Sincerely,
Michael V. Worgul
Michael V. Worgul, Esq., LLC
429 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Toll Free: 1-855-DUI-CRIM
Phone: 412-475-9217
Fax: 412-288-8943
