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Driving Under The Influence is a serious criminal offense governed by criminal law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Drunk driving impairs both coordination and judgment. Therefore, an intoxicated person who decides to put their hands behind the wheel of a motor vehicle risks damage to both persons and property.

In Pennsylvania, a DUI that results in injury can lead to aggravated assault charges, but it depends on the severity of the injury and the specific facts of the case.

The law recognizes this danger, which is why it treats DUI cases as criminal cases rather than mere Traffic Offenses.

Simultaneously, DUI is a mistake that people with otherwise sound judgment can make, one from which a person should move on. To minimize the potential harm caused by a DUI drunk driving charge, you need the help of experienced DUI Lawyers.

Whether by aggressively contesting the charges in court or by skillful negotiation for a favorable plea deal, a skilled Philadelphia DUI Attorney can help you secure a favorable outcome.

The law offices of Velter Yurovsky Zoftis Sokolson, LLC, have years of experience in criminal defense law to get you the best possible results if you face DUI charges. Contact our DUI Criminal Defense Attorney for a free consultation.

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The DUI Process Issues and DUI Charges

By law, the arresting police officer must follow a specific, clearly outlined set of steps in all drunk-driving arrests.

Any significant deviations may render a DUI conviction impossible. To check for any deviations, it's helpful to take some time to recall and write down the events leading up to and during the stop and DUI arrest.

It's wise to do this before meeting with your DUI Defense Attorney. Remember that memory details can fade quickly, so the earlier you write them down, the better.

Here, in outline, are the steps a police officer needs to perform in case of a DUI:

First, the police officer will visually identify a suspected intoxicated driver by the way they are driving and perform a traffic stop.
During the stop, the first line of testing the police officer may use to determine whether the driver is intoxicated is the Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs). FSTs rely on observation and identify intoxication in a person through visual, verbal, and physical cues. Our DUI lawyers are experienced in breathalyzer analysis and in identifying the inaccuracies often associated with Field Sobriety Tests.
Following the Field Sobriety Test, the police officer will perform a preliminary breath test on the site to determine whether the Blood Alcohol Concentration is above the legal limit.
Lastly, a police officer administers one final test using an in-station breathalyzer test or a blood test.

These tests have major potential pitfalls that provide a skilled lawyer with opportunities to challenge the evidence. The best defenses against DUI are often based on failures in this process.

FSTs have limited reliability and a high margin of error, so they can be challenged even when performed correctly. A good DUI attorney should be prepared to rigorously question the results of FSTs at every turn, and you can expect your DUI Lawyers from the law office of Velter Yurovsky Zoftis Sokolson, LLC, to do just that.

Though a preliminary breath test is perhaps more reliable than the highly variable FSTs, the devices used for preliminary breath tests are still far from accurate enough to serve as a basis for conviction. Therefore, the real weight of evidence in a DUI case lies with the in-station breathalyzer or blood testing.

Although these testing techniques are more reliable than the other two methods, they are also more technically demanding. There is a serious possibility that a mistake was made in applying these tests, which would render the results invalid.

Your criminal defense attorney's task is to analyze all records pertaining to the machines and your results everywhere, scanning for any mistakes that may discredit the prosecution. Velter Yurovsky Zoftis Sokolson, LLC has attorneys with expertise defending clients in criminal court and on appeal.

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DUI Offenses

Under Pennsylvania DUI law, DUI penalties are serious and vary depending on the level of the offender's blood alcohol content. Based on the BAC level, the penalties may include:

Fines,
Mandatory Classes,
Community Service,
Drivers License Suspension/Loss of Driving Privileges,
and even Jail Time, where the case is more severe or repeated offenses.

Our experienced DUI attorneys understand Pennsylvania's complex three-tier penalty system and how it impacts DUI penalties and defense strategy.

Many people charged with DUI have a previously spotless criminal record, free of criminal charges. Such people are likely unfamiliar with DUI law and the specific penalties for DUI in Pennsylvania. Fortunately, however, there are measures in place that grant more lenient treatment to first-time offenders.

First-time DUI offenders may be eligible for the ARD program, which is a diversionary program for eligible DUI cases. ARD can reduce penalties such as license suspension and sentencing depending on the circumstances of the case.

Depending on each case's details, the resolution for first-time DUI offenders may include paying restitution, completing substance abuse treatment, doing community service, and/or other conditions to avoid jail time and a lengthy driver's license suspension.

However, every case is different, so it will take an expert Philadelphia, PA DUI Lawyer to help you understand your options and help you decide whether to negotiate or contest DUI charges. You must develop a strong defense plan for your DUI case.

Multiple DUI Offenses/Second DUI

Penalties for DUI will become significantly more severe if the DUI is not a first-time offense or in cases involving an Accident or Injury to other people or property. In such cases, some amount of incarceration is a likely outcome of a DUI conviction.

As these penalties become more serious, your freedom and your rights become more at stake. An experienced Philadelphia DUI Lawyer will provide legal advice and navigate through the entire legal process to get the most favorable outcome for the defendant.

Accordingly, the need for capable and experienced DUI Lawyers only grows dire and requires an individualized approach, at which the DUI Lawyers at the law offices of Velter Yurovsky Zoftis Sokolson, LLC, excel.

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Do not hesitate to speak with Velter Yurovsky Zoftis Sokolson, LLC, regarding all your legal options when you face DUI charges in Philadelphia, PA. This is a serious criminal case, best handled by an aggressive Philadelphia DUI defense attorney.

Call our law firm at 215-969-3004 now for a free case evaluation and adept legal representation. For assistance, please contact us via email for a prompt response.

We offer a free consultation, and our DUI Lawyers have been able to help countless clients obtain the best possible results and have the knowledge and initiative to minimize or drop the harmful consequences associated with a DUI.

In Pennsylvania and New Jersey, our law firm handles DUI and DWI cases, helping clients protect their rights and avoid severe penalties.

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