Pennsylvania DUI License Suspensions
If you've recently been arrested and charged with drunk driving, you should know that there are two cases pending against you.
There's a criminal case (which you are all too well aware of already). And there's an administrative case (an action taken by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to suspend your license).
What's important to know here is that unless you request a DMV hearing to challenge the automatic suspension of your license (and you have a very limited amount of time in which to do that) — your license could be suspended for one full year, even if you are later found not guilty of driving under the influence.
At Ross & Schnarrs, you'll find experienced attorneys with a proven track record of success obtaining positive outcomes in criminal DUI cases, and in administrative DUI license suspension hearings as well. In fact, we may be able to help you avoid the most severe DUI penalties without ever having to go to trial.
Can I Keep My License?
Pennsylvania's DUI laws are complicated. Because of that, the question "Can I keep my drivers' license?" isn't one we can truthfully answer without knowing the facts of your case. What we can say is that if this is your first offense and you did not refuse to take a breath or blood test, avoiding a DUI license suspension can be a realistic possibility. If your situation is different, we will seek a minimum suspension and try to get you a probationary or occupational limited license so that your life and ability to earn a living are disrupted as little as possible.
Getting Your License Back
In addition to providing DUI defense, our lawyers also help individuals get their driving privileges reinstated — a process that can be a lot more complicated than PennDot or anyone else might make it seem. We can help you avoid the pitfalls and seek to regain your driving privileges as soon as you are eligible.
Contact Ross & Schnarrs Today
For answers to other questions about Pennsylvania DUI license suspensions and an experienced defense lawyer — call or contact us to schedule a consultation today. We maintain offices in Pottstown, Norristown and West Chester, and serve clients throughout southeast Pennsylvania.
