Criminal Defense for DUI Offenses in Erie, PA

1st DUI Offense

If you have been charged with a first lifetime DUI, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to assist you through the criminal justice system.

Chances are, that an individual charged with a first DUI will qualify for Accelerated Rehabilitative Discharge, that is, the ARD Program. ARD helps individuals charged with a first time offense out of the criminal justice system to avoid a criminal record.

ARD

• Under this law, Pennsylvania Courts must impose a suspension on your license depending on the following blood alcohol concentrations: 
• BAC less than .10% - no suspension
• BAC above .10% but below .16% - 30 day suspension
• BAC above .16% - 60 day suspension

Not all 1st time DUI Offenders are eligible for ARD. If ARD is not an option in your case, it is vital you know the maximum and minimum penalties that apply to 1st time DUI convictions. Our attorneys will help you understanding these penalties, which may include financial costs, license suspensions, completions of programs and incarceration.

If you were arrested for DUI in Erie, Crawford, Warren, Venango or Mercer Counties, contact Carney & Good to discuss your case. Our attorneys will help you learn what you need to know to protect yourself, your criminal record and your driving privileges. Attorney Brian D. Arrowsmith can help you fight for the best possible outcome regarding your DUI.

2nd DUI Offense

If you have been charged with a second DUI in Pennsylvania, enhanced penalties regarding fines, incarceration and suspension of driving privileges may apply.

3rd and Subsequent DUI Offense

If you have been charged with a third or subsequent DUI in Pennsylvania, harsh consequences regarding fines and lengthy imprisonment are possible, in addition to similar enhanced penalties regarding fines and suspension of driving privileges. 

Occupational Limited Licenses (OLL) and Driving Under the Influence

If you have an OLL and were arrested for DUI in Erie, Crawford, Warren, Venango or Mercer Counties, contact Carney & Good to discuss your case. Our attorneys will help you learn what you need to know to protect yourself, your criminal record and your driving privileges.

Underage DUI

Pennsylvania Law takes underage drinking seriously. If you are under the age of 21 (being an adult or juvenile) and caught driving with alcohol in your system, you face the possibility of probation and or loss of liberty in prison or a juvenile facility, fines, license suspension, treatment, and community service. If you have been charged with a third or subsequent DUI in Pennsylvania, harsh consequences regarding fines and lengthy imprisonment are possible, in addition to similar enhanced penalties regarding fines and suspension of driving privileges.

Contact Carney & Good for a consultation about your alleged DUI offense.