DUI / DWI

In February 2004, a new Pennsylvania drunk driving law went into effect that took a tiered approach to drunk driving offenses. There are three tiers of drunk driving charges (called driving after imbibing, or DAI, in Pennsylvania):

1. General Impairment—.08 to .09 blood alcohol content (BAC)
2. High BAC—.10 to .159 blood alcohol content
3. Highest BAC—.16 or more

The penalties increase as your blood alcohol content increases. They increase even further if you are a commercial driver, a minor, or were involved in an accident that caused injuries or property damage while driving drunk. If you refuse a breath or chemical test when asked by the police, you will face the highest level of penalties.

Drunk Driving Penalties

The penalties for driving while intoxicated include fines, revoked license, community service, driving school, jail time, even prison, depending upon your history of drunk driving offenses.

Most people end up pleading guilty because the case against them is solid, but in our experience, it always pays to do a thorough investigation before accepting a plea and penalties. Your license, lifestyle—maybe even your livelihood—depend upon it.

Challenge Breathalyzer Tests

We have had cases dismissed because a thorough investigation showed that the only evidence against the client—the breathalyzer—was calibrated incorrectly or gave an inaccurate result. He’s prepared to challenge the accuracy of tests.

The consequences of a DUI charge are significant. Don’t pay the price if you don’t have to. Hire a Philadelphia DUI defense attorney who understands the complexities of DUI cases and reviews ALL the facts. 

IT’S IMPORTANT that you contact a drunk driving lawyer as soon as possible after you’ve failed a field sobriety test and been arrested for a DUI offense. You are facing an administrative penalty of losing your license. Get experienced and knowledgeable legal help immediately.