DUI – Driving Under the Influence in Pennsylvania – Reading PA DUI Attorney – Drunk Driving Lawyer
If a motorist’s BAC exceeds .08%, he or she is violating DUI law. Depending on the situation, those convicted of drunk driving can endure punishments that range from a suspension or revocation of a license to a long stay in prison.
Officers will observe the physical appearance of the alleged intoxicated driver very closely. This is done to determine symptoms of intoxication in order to form the basis of arrest (probable cause). The symptoms will be included in the arrest report for the use by the prosecuting attorney in the prosecution of the driver for DUI. DUI charges have far-reaching effects. Those convicted of drunk driving may not only lose their job, but also end up with a prison sentence. And a DUI charge sits on a person’s criminal record forever and will always have an effect on his or her life, maybe even inhibiting future job aspirations.
Driver’s license restriction is one of the most common punishments for DUI conviction. Statutory chapters that set guidelines for the granting of driver’s licenses generally also provide the circumstances under which they can be revoked. With such statutes in place, license revocations have primarily become a simple state administrative agency matter, occurring automatically upon conviction of a DUI offense.
You may not have realized that a DUI can be issued and a DUI arrest made for prescription medication. Most people think, in fact it is commonly believed that a DUI can only be issued when the officer believes that you have consumed alcohol or illegal drugs in excess of the legal limits. Any substance, even prescription medication, which can render you incapable of safely operating a motor vehicle, can be the reason for you facing a DUI arrest and DUI charges.
DUI is a serious criminal offense. Generally the penalties include suspension of license for a period of time besides probation or prison term. You may also be required to pay fines and fees. Factors like if anyone was hurt or killed, if a child was in the car and if you have prior DUI convictions play an important role in determining the penalty for driving under the influence.
If you are facing a DUI charge, contact our experienced Reading, PA criminal defense lawyers now. From our offices in Reading, we represent clients all over Pennsylvania. Our attorneys specialize in DUI defense. Based on your circumstances, there may be defenses available to you to contest the charge.
