A DUI Arrest Doesn’t Have to Define Your Future
Charged With DUI Over Labor Day Weekend?
Labor Day Weekend may be over, but if you were arrested for DUI, the consequences of the weekend may just be beginning.
You may be worried about losing your driver’s license, paying substantial fines, missing work—or even going to jail.
But a DUI arrest is not a conviction.
Before you plead guilty or assume there’s nothing you can do, talk with an experienced Pennsylvania DUI defense attorney about your case and the options that may be available to you.
FREE Confidential DUI Consultation
Arrested for DUI? What Happens Next Matters.
Every DUI case is different, and the circumstances surrounding your arrest should be carefully reviewed.
Depending on your case, your defense may involve questions about:
Don’t assume that because you were arrested—or because a chemical test showed alcohol or drugs in your system—you have no defense.
An experienced DUI attorney can review the circumstances surrounding your arrest, explain the charges against you and help determine the best strategy for moving forward.
What Are the Penalties for a Pennsylvania DUI?
Pennsylvania DUI penalties depend on several factors, including your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), whether drugs were involved, whether you have previous DUI offenses and the circumstances surrounding your arrest.
Depending on the charge, consequences can include:
The penalties can become significantly more serious for subsequent DUI offenses. That’s why it’s important to understand exactly what you’re facing before making decisions about your case.
First DUI? You May Be Eligible for ARD
If you were charged with your first DUI over Labor Day Weekend, you may be eligible for Pennsylvania’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program.
ARD is a pretrial diversionary program available to certain first-time offenders. Successful completion of the program can offer significant benefits and may ultimately allow you to have your DUI charges expunged from your criminal record.
However, admission into ARD is not automatic, and ARD may not be the best option in every DUI case.
Keith J. Williams can review your situation, explain the advantages and requirements of ARD and help you determine whether applying to the program is the right choice for you.
Is This Your Second or Subsequent DUI?
If you’ve previously been convicted of DUI, the stakes may be considerably higher.
Pennsylvania imposes increasingly serious penalties for repeat DUI offenses, potentially including longer periods of incarceration, extended driver’s license suspensions, higher fines and ignition interlock requirements.
A prior DUI doesn’t mean you should simply accept the new charges.
The evidence in your current case still matters. The traffic stop, testing procedures, police conduct and other circumstances surrounding the arrest should be carefully examined.
The sooner you speak with an experienced DUI defense attorney, the sooner you can understand the charges against you and begin developing a defense strategy.
Marijuana and Drug-Related DUI Charges
Not every Labor Day DUI arrest involves alcohol.
Pennsylvania DUI charges may also involve marijuana, prescription medications, illegal drugs or a combination of alcohol and drugs.
Even if you have a valid Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Card or a legal prescription for medication, you can still face DUI charges if police allege that you drove while impaired.
Drug-related DUI cases can present different legal and evidentiary issues than alcohol-related cases. Don’t assume that a positive test automatically means you will be convicted.
Charged With DUI Over Labor Day Weekend? Call Keith J. Williams.
The holiday may be over. Your opportunity to protect yourself isn’t.
Don’t plead guilty without knowing your options.
When facing a DUI charge, it can be tempting to put the experience behind you as quickly as possible. But pleading guilty can have consequences that extend well beyond the immediate fines and penalties.
If you were arrested for DUI over Labor Day Weekend in Bucks County, have your case reviewed to know your options.
Depending on your circumstances, there may be defenses or alternative sentencing options available. These may include ARD for eligible first-time offenders and, in appropriate cases, other diversionary programs.
The decisions you make after an arrest matter. If you were charged with DUI over the holiday, talk with Keith J. Williams before you plead guilty.
Why Choose Keith J. Williams for Your DUI Defense?
For more than 40 years, Keith J. Williams has defended people accused of DUI and other criminal offenses.
Keith personally handles every case and develops a defense strategy based on the individual circumstances of the person he represents.
When you hire Keith J. Williams, you get an experienced Bucks County defense attorney who will:
Arrested for DUI?
A DUI arrest doesn’t automatically mean a conviction. Before pleading guilty, talk with Keith J. Williams about the circumstances of your arrest, the defenses that may be available, and your options for moving forward. Schedule a FREE Confidential DUI Consultation.
Keith J. Williams will fight to protect your rights, your driver’s license and your future while working to reduce or eliminate the penalties you may face.
Arrested for DUI?
A DUI arrest doesn’t automatically mean a conviction. Before pleading guilty, talk with Keith J. Williams about the circumstances of your arrest, the defenses that may be available and your options for moving forward. Schedule a FREE Confidential DUI Consultation.
Keith J. Williams will fight to protect your rights, your driver’s license and your future while working to reduce or eliminate the penalties you may face.
As a criminal defense attorney, Keith J. Williams helps clients charged with numerous types of criminal offenses including DUIs, assault charges, drug offenses, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, traffic violations, and more. Additionally, he assists clients with placement into Bucks County’s available diversionary programs including ARD, CAP, DCDP, Recovery Court, Section 17 Probation, Veterans Treatment Court, Wellness Court, and more.
