Fighting DUI Charges

Fighting a DUI Charge in Pennsylvania

Is it worth it to try to win a DUI case in PA?

When you get charged with DUI in Pennsylvania, there’s a lot more to lose than only your driver’s license, even though it is arguably one of the biggest detriments to being convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Besides your right and privilege of driving, you also face jail time, heavy fines, and a permanent criminal record that can follow you when applying for jobs, college or housing for years to come.

However, it is important to remember that until you are convicted, you do have the right to dispute the charges and try to get them reduced or dismissed.

The punishments are quite harsh for drinking and driving in Pennsylvania, even though it is such a common mistake to make. Fully understanding all the options available can help you to know the best next step to take in protecting your rights and your future.

Depending on whether this is a first DUI charge, second DUI charge, or you are facing multiple DUI arrests, the penalties for a conviction and options for fighting against the charges are very different.

The penalties you face are also dependent on the BAC level (blood alcohol content) in your system or whether you were charged with DUI of a controlled substance, such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or other illegal pills or prescription drugs, etc.

You may also face an automatic driver’s license suspension from PennDOT if you refuse a breath or blood test at the time of arrest.

In addition, being involved in an auto accident while DUI, can add additional penalties and charges.

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What are the maximum penalties for a DUI conviction in Pennsylvania?

If you are convicted of a first time DUI offense at the highest tier of blood alcohol content (BAC) level, you face the following punishment upon conviction:

  • A misdemeanor on your permanent record, a minimum of three days and up to six months in jail, a maximum $5,000 fine; and a one year license suspension. In addition, you will be required to attend alcohol highway safety school and face mandatory drug and alcohol assessment and treatment.

If this is a third DUI offense at the highest tier of BAC level, or a third offense of DUI of a Controlled Substance, you face the following penalties:

  • A felony on your permanent record, a minimum of one year and up to seven years in prison, a maximum $15,000 fine; and an 18 month license suspension. In addition, you will be required to attend alcohol highway safety school and face mandatory drug and alcohol assessment and treatment, as well as one year of mandatory one year Ignition Interlock.

Learn more about DUI penalties in Pennsylvania for different BAC tiers and number of offenses.

An Arrest is Not a Conviction. 

Not every DUI arrest ends up as a DUI conviction – it is important to speak with an experienced DUI attorney as soon as possible to go over your options and fight for your charges to be either reduced or dropped altogether.

How Can a DUI Attorney Help Fight DUI Charges?

It is important to realize that being charged with DUI does not mean you have been convicted. You have a right to dispute the charges or try to get them dropped or dismissed completely.

If this is a first DUI charge, you are eligible for the ARD program, which can reduce your penalties and the charges against you. In addition there are other options including fighting the DUI charges.

DUI charges are fought and won in court every day – it is not impossible.

Being charged with DUI does not mean you have been convicted. You have a right to dispute the charges or try to get them dropped or dismissed completely. With the stakes being so high, the help of an experienced Delaware County DUI attorney could make a big difference in the outcome of your case.

Attorney Saadzoi will do everything possible to get your charges reduced or dismissed altogether. Battling DUI charges on your own could increase the likelihood that you will face DUI penalties to the fullest potential of the law.

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Protecting Your Rights and Freedom

At The Law Offices of Wana Saadzoi, Esquire LLC, we will thoroughly review the details of your DUI arrest and the police reports to determine if the stop was lawful. If not, the case could be dismissed. If there are any other circumstances permitting, Attorney Saadzoi will file motions to gain leverage over the prosecution.

Attorney Saadzoi has spent time on both sides of the law as a prosecutor and a public defender. As your DUI Lawyer, she will work aggressively to resolve the charges against you.

Attorney Saadzoi will fight for your charges to be drastically reduced or dropped altogether. Learn more about Hiring a DUI Lawyer in PA.

A DUI Arrest Does Not Necessarily Mean You Will Be Convicted

While being charged with DUI is very serious and the penalties of DUI and lasting consequences are scary, it is important to remember that not every DUI arrest ends up as a DUI conviction. There are options to avoid a criminal record, losing your license and jail time.

Speak with an experienced DUI attorney as soon as possible to go over your options and fight for your charges to be either reduced or dropped altogether.

Fighting and winning DUI charges in Pennsylvania is possible.

Attorney Saadzoi has extensive knowledge of the legal system and DUI court process in Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery Counties. She has been successful in fighting and winning DUI cases for over a decade in Southeast Pennsylvania.

Attorney Saadzoi offers free consultations to anyone charged with DUI in Delaware, Chester and Montgomery Counties – Contact The Law Offices of Wana Saadzoi, Esquire LLC Today.

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