Carlisle DUI Lawyer

 Penalties for Driving under the Influence (DUI) charges in Pennsylvania can be severe. The legal limit for any Pennsylvania driver is .08%.

Penalties for DUI related charges are based on your impairment at the time of arrest. Impairment is based on an individual’s Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). In Pennsylvania there are three levels of impairment:

· General Impairment is between .08 - .099%. 

· A high BAC is considered between .10 - .159%. 

· The highest BAC is considered between .16% and above. 

Additionally, penalties are based off the number of previous offenses you have. For example, a first-time offender with a general impairment can face up to 6 months’ probation and a $300 fine. By contrast, a second time offender with a general impairment can face up to 6 months in jail, up to a $2,500 fine, and a one-year license suspension. 

The good news is that there are often a variety of defenses at your disposal. An attorney may be able to help you fight the administrative license suspension before trial. 

Prior to trial, we will also evaluate what defense you may use to prevent an underlying conviction. They could include:

• Invalid stop (lack of reasonable suspicion)
• Invalid arrest (lack of probable cause)
• Challenging the field sobriety test
• Challenging the breath test
• Challenging the blood test
• Constitutional challenges to procedures

Additionally, it is possible to be accepted into an alternative program, such as Pennsylvania’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Program (ARD). 

The ARD program is reserved for first-time offenders. The program is designed to allow first-time offenders to complete alternative methods of rehabilitation in order to avoid entering the criminal justice system. These alternative methods may include drug and alcohol counseling, community service, restitution, etc. If you were charged with a DUI-related offense, you may be eligible to receive entry into the ARD program. A skilled attorney at Ambler Law can help explore this possibility.  If you would like to learn more about the various ARD programs in central Pennsylvania, click on the "ARD" button at the bottom of this page.

The consequences of a criminal conviction can be serious. You may face jail time, fines, and license suspension. There could also be collateral consequences such as loss of firearm and voting rights. A criminal conviction may impact current or future employment opportunities and professional licenses. A conviction for DWI will almost certainly increase the cost of future car insurance and will make obtaining car insurance more difficult. Take advantage of a FREE consultation with the Carlisle, Pennsylvania DUI attorneys at Ambler Law Offices, LLC to understand your options. If nothing else, you will learn what defense strategies are available.

At Ambler Law Offices, we pride ourselves on listening to your needs and fighting for the best possible result for your situation. We understand that having a representative who stays in touch with you and answers your questions is important. With affordable fees, available payment plans, and high-quality representation, Ambler Law can offer the help you need.