Pittsburgh DWI/DUI Defense Attorneys
One mistake -- one drink too many -- can cause years of trouble. Often, a person charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs has never been in trouble with the law before, and has simply made a mistake following a party or evening with friends.
The Pennsylvania Legislature recently enacted a tough new DUI law. The penalties for DUI charges have become increasingly severe. However, the DUI defense attorneys and staff at the Law Offices of David S. Shrager have both knowledge and working experience with the new DUI law. Although the Pennsylvania DUI law provides for incarceration for many violations, our experience can provide alternatives to jail including arrest in your home with the right to go to work every day. These alternatives can help protect your freedom as well as your livelihood and home life. A free initial consultation by phone or at one of our offices can help make the difference in your future when you are charged with a DUI violation. The Law Offices of David S. Shrager have represented thousands of citizens charged with DUI and DUI-related charges.
We Know Alternatives to Jail Time
Over the past 25 years, the lawyers of the Law Offices of David S. Shrager have handled hundreds of DUI / DWI cases in the Pittsburgh area. In a FREE initial consultation, we can quickly analyze your case and tell you exactly what we can do.
Pennsylvania law calls for mandatory jail time and driver's license suspension for a drunk driving conviction. There is, however, an alternative available to certain people including those who have never been in trouble before. The ARD (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition) Program is a program available to first-time offenders of non-violent crimes, especially misdemeanor cases, in which the defendant receives probation. After probation the individual can have the case dismissed and record erased. ARD can be an excellent alternative to going to trial, and our lawyers have an excellent record of winning ARD solutions for our clients. For second and third offenses, house arrest is possible to allow you to stay at home and to go to work instead of going to jail.
Other important issues involved in drunk driving cases are:
- Chemical Test Refusals: According to Pennsylvania law, if you refuse to submit to chemical tests of your blood, breath, or urine, your driver's license will be suspended for one year. The Law Offices of David S. Shrager can appeal your driver's license suspension. Even though PennDOT says your license should be suspended, we will fight to have a judge overturn the PennDOT recommendation and maintain your driver's license. In many cases, even when PennDOT has the evidence that your license should be suspended, the Law Offices of David S. Shrager can win you a valuable delay in the suspension of your driver's license for six months or more, enabling you to maintain your job or livelihood.
- Driver's License Suspension: Losing your driver's license is not only an inconvenience; it can also have serious financial consequences for those who drive to work or drive for a living. Our experienced drunk driving arrest lawyers can help restore licenses suspended for many reasons, including non-payment of fines, failure to respond to a citation, accumulation of points and a finding of guilty on certain violations that carry mandatory suspensions.
- DUI Vehicular Homicide: If you are involved in an accident while intoxicated and another person is killed, you could be charged with Vehicular Homicide While DUI. Our DWI / DUI defense attorneys can evaluate your case and work with expert toxicologists and accident reconstructionists to help you achieve the best results possible.
- Second and Subsequent DUI: A first DUI can be a scary experience and major aggravation, but a second or subsequent DUI can be much more damaging. For example, a recent law has mandated a one-year jail sentence for a third drunk driving offense. But do not despair -- in more than 50 years of combined experience, our lawyers have handled hundreds of repeat DUI arrest cases, and can help you with yours.
To learn more, visit our Drunk Driving Information Center.
To our experience, we add many other important qualities, including energy. We are an enthusiastic team that really is committed to working hard to see that you get through this with your reputation intact. We've got your back.
E-mail us or call us toll free at 1-888-566-6543 to schedule a free consultation with a trusted DWI/DUI defense attorney.
