Philadelphia Pennsylvania DAI / DUI Defense Attorneys
In February 2004, a new Pennsylvania drunk driving law went into effect that took a tiered approach to drunk driving offenses. There are three tiers of drunk driving charges (called driving after imbibing, or DAI, in Pennsylvania):
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General Impairment: .08 to .09 blood alcohol content (BAC)
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High BAC: .10 to .159 blood alcohol content
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Highest BAC: .16 or more
The penalties increase as your blood alcohol content increases. They increase even further if you are a commercial driver, a minor, or were involved in an accident that caused injuries or property damage while driving drunk. If you refuse a breath or chemical test when asked by the police, you will face the highest level of penalties.
Drunk Driving Penalties
The penalties for driving while intoxicated include fines, a revoked license, community service, driving school, jail time, and even prison, depending upon your history of drunk driving offenses.
Most people end up pleading guilty because the case against them is solid, but in the experience of Philadelphia DUI defense attorneys John E. Kusturiss, Jr. and Alyssa K. Poole, it always pays to do a thorough investigation before accepting a plea and penalties. Your license and lifestyle — maybe even your livelihood — depend upon it.
Challenge Breathalyzer Tests
DUI defense attorneys John Kusturiss and Alyssa Poole have had cases dismissed because a thorough investigation showed that the only evidence against the client — the breathalyzer — was calibrated incorrectly or gave an inaccurate result. They are prepared to challenge the accuracy of tests.
The consequences of a DUI charge are significant. Don’t pay the price if you don’t have to. Hire a Philadelphia DUI defense attorney who understands the complexities of DUI cases and reviews ALL the facts. Contact the DUI defense Law Offices of John E. Kusturiss, Jr. to talk about your defense.
IT’S IMPORTANT that you contact a drunk driving lawyer as soon as possible after you’ve failed a field sobriety test and been arrested for a DUI offense. You are facing an administrative penalty of losing your license. Get experienced and knowledgeable legal help immediately.
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The Law Offices of John E. Kusturiss, Jr.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, DAI / DUI Defense Attorneys
323 East Front Street
Media, PA 19063
Phone 610.565.0240 • Fax 610.565.3271
With offices in Media, Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia divorce lawyers, criminal defense attorneys, and personal injury lawyers John E. Kusturiss, Jr. and Alyssa K. Poole represent clients throughout Philadelphia County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Chester County and Delaware County, including the communities of Media, Upper Providence, Middletown, Springfield, Morton, Ridley, Rose Valley, Norwood, Folcroft, Collingdale, Aldan, East Lansdowne, Upper Darby, Yeadon, Colwyn, Brookhaven, Aston, Upland, Newton, Marple, Haverford, Broomall, Woodlyn, West Chester, Avondale, Kennett Square, Concordville, Norristown and Ardmore. Mr. Kusturiss and Ms. Poole are licensed to practice in New Jersey, and Mr. Kusturiss is also licensed in Washington, D.C.
