Driving on a Suspended License for a DUI Criminal Defense Attorney, Pittsburgh PA
Driving on a Suspended License for a DUI Charges in Pennsylvania
Driving while your license has been suspended for a DUI in Pennsylvania is a very serious offense with a mandatory 60 day jail sentence and a fine of up to $500 for a first offense. If you had any alcohol in your system or if it was a repeat offense, the penalties get worse.
If you have been arrested for driving with a suspended license in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County or Western Pennsylvania, contact an experienced and aggressive Pittsburgh DUI Lawyer right away for a free consultation.
Choosing a reputable DUI Lawyer can make a positive impact on the outcome of your case.
A 2016 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court may impact your DUI case – Read more about the recent Birchfield Ruling or call Attorney Shrager today for a Free Consultation.
Not having a driver’s license can be a real hassle especially if no public transportation is available. You are essentially at the mercy of your friends and family for rides. Getting to work may be impossible and you may get fired from your job altogether, not to mention the burdens of trying to run a family without being able to drive them to school or activities or even the grocery store.
At Shrager Defense Attorneys, we understand that good people make mistakes and that not having a driver’s license is a very harsh penalty to pay for one bad move.
That is why we will fight aggressively for your rights and your freedom. We will do everything possible to have your penalties reduced or the charges dropped altogether.
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PENALTIES FOR DRIVING UNDER A SUSPENDED LICENSE FOR DUI
While driving under a suspended license is illegal no matter what your license has been suspended for, driving after your license has been suspended for a DUI comes with much stricter penalties, including a mandatory 60 days in jail and up to 90 days in jail as well as fines, court fees and further damage to your criminal record.
PENALTIES FOR A FIRST OFFENSE:
• Driving Under License Suspension for a DUI: Summary offense, fine of up to $500 and between 60 and 90 days in jail.
• Refusing to Submit to a BAC test: Summary offense, fine of up to $500 and between 60 and 90 days in jail.
• BAC Level of .02 or Higher: A mandatory fine of up to $1,000 and a minimum of 90 days in jail.
PENALTIES FOR A SECOND OFFENSE:
• A third degree misdemeanor, a $2,500 fine and a minimum of six months to one year in jail.
PENALTIES FOR A THIRD OFFENSE:
• A first degree misdemeanor, a $5,000 fine and a mandatory two to five years in jail.
These penalties do not include other costs such as court fees. It is also possible for your car to be impounded in certain instances.
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FIGHT FOR YOUR FREEDOM
AND YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE
CALL OR TEXT DAVID J. SHRAGER TODAY FOR A
FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION: 412-969-2540
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HOW AN EXPERIENCED DUI ATTORNEY CAN HELP
At Shrager Defense Attorneys, we do not talk down to our clients or speak in complicated “legaleze”. We are compassionate attorneys who are going to do everything to ensure that you understand your rights so that you can make an informed decision about how to proceed with your case. We are here to help you fight for your rights and your freedom.
Your license is very possibly your most valued possession — after all, how would you get to work without it? A driver’s license means freedom. Don’t just stand back and let it slip away.
Let us help you fight for your freedom – call Attorney Shrager today for a free consultation. We will give you the information you need to make an informed decision about what to do about your future.
Have questions about a DUI in Pennsylvania? Here are some resources:
- First Time DUI in PA
- Second DUI in PA
- DUI Drug Charges
- Defenses for a DUI
- Multiple DUIs in Pennsylvania
- PA DUI Court Process
- Allegheny County ARD Program
- DUI with a CDL
- DUI – Prescription Meds
- DUI Accident with Injuries
- Underage Drinking and DUI Charges
- Homicide by Vehicle While DUI
- Record Expungement
- Pennsylvania DUI Laws
- Choosing a DUI Lawyer
- Birchfield Ruling on DUI – Recent Changes to DUI Convictions and Penalties
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