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Do You Have A Reason To Think You Weren't Drunk When You Were Arrested For DUI?

Even though you've been arrested for DUI, you don't have to let it ruin your life. You may not realize it yet, but if you are thinking about simply going to court and pleading guilty to your DUI charge you may be cheating yourself.

You see, a qualified attorney can review the case for defects, suppress evidence, compel discovery of such things as calibration and maintenance records for the breath machine, have blood samples independently analyzed, obtain expert witnesses ­ all of which may help you to win your case at trial.

To find out what you need to know about your DUI arrest I've developed a website to give you a wealth of useful information . . . information which will show you how you may be able to save your license and your freedom . . . and possibly avoid fines, fees, and sharply increased car insurance costs of as much as $6,800.

For the most part, my easy-to-navigate site has information on it which you can't get anywhere else unless you are willing to do a great deal of legal research.

When you're on my site, you'll also learn how you can get a free, no-obligation consultation where I'll review your case and show you how I may be able to save your license and your freedom.

Pennsylvania DUI Drunk Driving Defense Information

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Pittsburgh DWI Lawyers

• Michael Bartko:

  What You don’t Know Can Hurt You
  Many people mistakenly believe that they know all the legal ramifications when they charged with a DUI or DWI.  They think that they will have to pay a fine, have their license suspended for a while and then they will be able to start driving again. But being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious crime in Pennsylvania. Such a charge could result in: jail time, mandatory license suspension, large fines, and long-term consequences on your life, such as, increased insurance premiums that can cost you tens of thousands of dollars over the course of the next few years.

  You Can Fight a DUI
  Many people don’t know is that you can successfully fight a DUI in Pennsylvania if you know the criminal defense system.  For example, improper traffic stops and badly conducted DUI roadblocks can mean we may be able to get evidence thrown out of court, as violating the Fourth and Fifth Amendments of the Constitution---this means that your DUI charge goes away when the police can no longer prove that you were driving drunk. Only an experienced DUI lawyer can determine if this occurred, so contact our office as soon as possible after you or someone you care about has been charged with driving while intoxicated.

  Once you have been arrested for a DUI or DWI it is vital that you contact an attorney right away, even if it’s not us, because a lawyer will protect your important pre-trial rights and stop the prosecutor from offering you a seemingly good plea bargain that really is not in your best interests. Such deals often involve negative long-term impacts on your life that a prosecutor is not going to go out of his way to tell you about.

  Don’t give up on fighting a drunk driving charge--there is a lot more that can be done than you think.

• Michael Moser: Bad things often happen to good people. . . good people make mistakes. . .and that a single mistake does not define a person as a criminal.
• Carl Marcus: Misdemeanors are less serious crimes, generally punishable by a fine or incarceration in the county jail for less than one year. The prosecutor does not usually convene a grand jury to investigate and charge misdemeanor offenses, although such charges can be generated along with felonies. Most misdemeanors are charged by a written indictment or "information" and, in some jurisdictions, poor defendants are not entitled to a court-appointed lawyer in misdemeanor cases. Nonetheless, a misdemeanor charge-let alone a conviction-can wreak havoc in the accused's personal life and thus zealous legal representation is critical in misdemeanor cases as in all criminal cases. It's still critical for an accused to seek help from an experienced criminal defense attorney.
• James Brink: There are well over one hundred different crimes that fall under the umbrella of federal crimes. Charges may be filed against you in federal court if you have committed an offense under the U.S. criminal code as opposed to State criminal code or you have committed an offense of federal government property.  In some cases, you may be charged both at the state level and the federal level without violating the laws against double jeopardy.
• Allen, Crosby & Sughrue: The State of Pennsylvania does not recognize driving as a right. It is merely a privilege. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (DOT) has vast authority to suspend Pennsylvania driver's license holders. If you refuse that field sobriety, breathalyzer, or blood test, your driveršs license will be suspended for one year, whether or not you are charged with or convicted of DUI. And the new blood alcohol content (BAC) level has been lowered from .10% to .08. A conviction of DUI in Pennsylvania can have severe consequences. In addition to suspension or loss of your driveršs license, you may have to pay substantial fines or even spend time in jail. Your auto insurance rates can skyrocket. Upon a second DUI conviction, you will be required to have an ignition interlock system installed on each vehicle you own. This device prevents you from starting your car if you have been drinking. An experienced DUI defense lawyer can help you avoid these serious consequences.
• Shrager & Medoff: The judicial system views DUI much more seriously now than ever before. Enforcement is strict and public sentiment demands serious punishment for those convicted. A skilled attorney, however, is familiar with the complexities of DUI laws, the equipment used to measure the degree of impairment, and the skills of the officers administering the tests.
• Kozlowski & Ludovici: Driving Under the Influence/Driving While Intoxicated - Persons accused of crimes associated with alcohol or drugs need the assistance of a skilled criminal lawyer. A "routine" motor vehicle stop leading to arrest for DUI or possession of drugs invokes constitutional rights. Your defense requires a knowledge of proper legal motions, defenses and skilled cross-examination.