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Contact an Experienced Montgomery County, PA DUI Lawyer
The Martin Law Firm is a Montgomery County DUI law firm located in Blue Bell, PA. Montgomery County, PA DUI lawyer Jason B. Martin founded The Martin Law Firm in 2001. For over ten years, The Martin Law Firm has aggressively represented clients charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, known as DUI, and related driving offenses in Pennsylvania. Our DUI law firm represents individuals for PA DUI and DUI-related offenses throughout Montgomery County, Bucks County, Philadelphia County, and many surrounding areas.
Call 215-646-3980 today for to schedule a free case evaluation with an experienced Montgomery County, PA DUI lawyer at The Martin Law Firm.
Pennsylvania DUI Law (75 Pa.C.S. 3802)
In Pennsylvania, a person is charged with DUI - driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances - when he or she drives, operates or in actual physical control of the movement of a vehicle after imbibing a sufficient amount of alcohol such that (1) the individual is rendered incapable of safely driving, operating or being in actual physical control of the movement of the vehicle, or (2) the alcohol concentration (BAC) in the person's blood or breath is at least .08%.
You may also be charged under the PA DUI law if you drive, operate or are in actual physical control of the movement of a vehicle and you have consumed controlled substances. The PA DUI law is set forth in the PA Motor Vehicle Code at 75 PA.C.S. § 3801, et. seq. Learn more about the Pennsylvania DUI law.
Impairment (BAC) Levels for a PA DUI
The PA DUI law sets forth three types of impairment that will greatly affect your penalty if you are convicted of DUI. The three types of impairment for a PA DUI are as follows:
- General impairment: BAC .08 - .099%
- High: BAC .10 - .159%
- Highest: BAC .16 and higher
Penalties for PA DUI
If you have been arrested for DUI in Montgomery County, PA, you should contact an experienced DUI lawyer as soon as possible. DUI charges are not taken lightly by the Montgomery County District Attorney, and you are subject to serious penalties upon conviction. The penalties for conviction under the PA DUI law are set forth under 75 PA.C.S. § 3804. Penalties for a Pennsylvania DUI may include driver's license suspension, significant fines and costs, probation, drug and alcohol treatment, community service and jail time.
At The Martin Law Firm, your experienced Montgomery County, PA DUI lawyer will be very familiar with the possible penalties that accompany a DUI conviction. Your DUI lawyer will convey these potential consequences to you from the outset of your case in order to help you decide how best to proceed for your PA DUI matter. Our DUI lawyers always work diligently to reduce or eliminate criminal charges and to minimize penalties for our clients. Learn more about PA DUI penalties.
Driver's License Suspension for PA DUI
A DUI conviction in Montgomery County or elsewhere in Pennsylvania has serious consequences, including the suspension or revocation of your PA driver's license.
The possible driver's license suspensions for DUI in PA are determined as follows:
- BAC below .10% and incapable of safe driving: no suspension of PA driver's license for your first offense if the you meet certain criteria; 12-month PA license suspension for your second or subsequent offense.
- BAC greater than or equal to .10% and less than .16%: 12-month PA license suspension for your first and second offense. 18-month suspension for a third or subsequent offense.
- BAC greater than or equal to .16%: 12-month PA license suspension for first offense. 18-month license suspension for your second or subsequent offense.
- Out-of-state DUI convictions: no license suspension for first offense; 12-month PA driver's license suspension for second or subsequent offense.
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Contact a DUI Lawyer at The Martin Law Firm | Montgomery County, PA
If you have been arrested for DUI - driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances - in or around Montgomery County, PA, your best opportunity for success rests on whether you have an experienced, knowledgeable DUI lawyer on your side to represent your interests and ensure the most favorable outcome possible. Contact a Montgomery County, PA DUI lawyer at The Martin Law Firm today at 215-646-3980. We offer a free case evaluation, reasonable rates for legal fees, and flexible appointment schedules, including evening appointments upon request.