McMahon, McMahon & Lentz - Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
There is no question that drunk driving, now referred to in Pennsylvania as “Driving
After Imbibing” is a serious criminal offense in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
An individual charged with a first-offense “Driving Under the Influence” now referred
to as “Driving After Imbibing” may be eligible for the A.R.D. Program. This program
is an excellent alternative outcome for persons charged with “Driving While Imbibing”
for the following reasons:
1) no jail time
2) no criminal conviction, and
3) minimal license suspension
3) expungement of record
There are certain prerequisites for admissibility into the A.R.D. Program which must
be requested by defense counsel through a formal application at or after the preliminary
hearing stage.
These prerequisites include:
1) no accident involving serious injuries
2) no prior criminal convictions
3) no prior A.R.D. dispositions within ten years
4) no aggravating circumstances in defendant's interaction with the police
A great advantage of the A.R.D. Program is that the Driving After Imbibing arrest
and all police and court records related may be ordered by the Court to be expunged
and destroyed upon the filing by defense counsel and Court's granting of a Motion
to Expunge.
In summary, statistically the vast majority of persons arrested by the police in
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are arrested for the offense of Driving After Imbibing.
Based on the serious penalties for this offense and license suspension, anyone charged
with Driving After Imbibing should retain experienced and aggressive legal counsel.
The track record of McMahon, McMahon & Lentz in representing clients charged
with this serious offense speaks for itself, whether in vigorously defending the
client in a jury trial or negotiating an A.R.D. disposition or other favorable resolution.
See Mr. McMahon's PA DUI Attorney track record >>
(Twelve recent decisions, 100% Not-Guilty)
The information contained herein should not be used as a substitute for personal
legal advice. You should contact the Law Offices of McMahon, McMahon & Lentz
to schedule a Consultation with an attorney who will speak to you regarding your
specific situation.
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