It’s a well-known fact that driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .08 or greater can result in impaired driving, and is strictly penalized under Pennsylvania law. Initial charges can lead to fines, probation, alcohol highway safety school, and potential enrollment in a treatment program. When drivers are repeat offenders, the consequences increase dramatically. Facing charges of multiple DUIs can be frightening, because life-changing penalties could be coming your way. That’s why it is essential that at the first sign of an arrest, you ask to speak to our Allentown multiple DUI attorneys at van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim. With our hard-hitting team on your side, the outcome of your ordeal could be significantly improved.
When You have a Prior Offense, having a Local, Experienced Multiple DUI Attorney Becomes Exponentially More Important
With just one DUI in the past ten years, the fine you pick up could increase from $300 to $2,500. Additionally, you could face a year of driver’s license revocation, up to six months in jail, alcohol highway safety school, addiction treatment, and one year with an ignition interlock system installed in your vehicle. These sanctions, while intended to deter you from getting behind the wheel of your vehicle while impaired, have the potential to severely impact all areas of your life, from the ability to hold down a job, to the capacity to maintain relationships with family and loved ones. Now you’re not just looking at a blip on the radar. You are facing life-altering consequences; consequences that can be mitigated with the help of a hard-hitting attorney who knows his way around a courtroom.
Things can Get Even Tougher
For drivers who have two or more previous DUI’s, prison time becomes a possibility. Two years of incarceration, in addition to a year with a suspended license and fines as high as $5,000 may be tacked on to your sentence, along with an 18-month suspension of your driver’s license, the ignition interlock system, and access to a treatment program.
When Your BAC Exceeds 0.1
As your BAC rises, so do the penalties under Pennsylvania law. Fines get as high as $10,000, and you could be sent to prison for as long as five years.
You Need Aggressive Legal Representation
You are facing extremely serious consequences if you have a history of DUI. The results of these charges could change your life forever. But with the sharp, experienced legal guidance you’ll receive at van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim, the future can look much brighter. Our knowledgeable team will defend you with gusto, balancing toughness and finesse as we fight to attain the best possible outcome for you. If you are feeling overwhelmed as you look into the future, you can believe in a better outlook ahead with van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim on your side. Contact us for a free, confidential consultation in our Allentown office.
