Driving After a DUI-Related License Suspension
Even after your license has been suspended or revoked for a DUI conviction, the temptation to drive anyway can be too great to resist. You may have even had what you thought was a very good reason for doing so. Unfortunately, law enforcement officers, prosecutors and judges are unlikely to agree with your assessment.
At the law firm of Ross & Schnarrs, we understand how drivers' license suspensions can snowball into much bigger problems. As experienced DUI defense lawyers, we have helped many people deal with this very serious situation. If you have recently been arrested and charged with driving while under suspension for a DUI conviction — take it seriously and call or contact our offices in Pottstown, Norristown or West Chester for a consultation today.
Mandatory Jail Time for
Driving After Suspension or Revocation
The penalties for driving after a suspension or revocation for driving under the influence are spelled out in Section 1543, subsection (b)(1) of the Pennsylvania code. For a first offense, the mandatory sentence is 60 days in jail. However, if you had a BAC of .02 percent at the time or greater at the time your arrest, the minimum sentence is 90 days. Individuals caught while driving after a DUI suspension a second time will spend a minimum of six months in prison. The third and any subsequent offenses carry a mandatory minimum of two years in prison.
How We Can Help
Our knowledge of alternative punishments, combined with the strong working relationships and credibility we've established with prosecutors in the southeast Pennsylvania area, can help prevent the most severe penalties from being imposed on you for this type of charge. That said — it is very important that you talk to us as soon after the arrest as possible so that we can review the facts and begin a dialogue with the district attorney's office.
Contact Ross & Schnarrs Today
Call or contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about what our attorneys can do to help you deal with these charges.
