Mansmann and Moore, LLP Defend Against Multiple Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Charges
If you’ve been charged a second or third time for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), you may be facing serious consequences. A first-time DUI conviction can result in stiff penalties, but the punishment for consecutive convictions is much harsher. Pennsylvania follows a tiered approach to multiple DUIs, which provides increasingly severe penalties, depending on the amount of alcohol detected in your blood when stopped by police, the number of times you’ve been caught driving drunk, and other circumstances, such as whether another person was injured in a crash as a result of your impaired state. Multiple DUI convictions are certain to negatively impact your employment, mobility, and your personal life.
If you have been convicted of DUI once in the past ten years and now face additional DUI charges, it’s crucial to have a competent legal advisor on your side. The Pittsburgh law firm of Mansmann and Moore, LLP has the experience and expertise you need to provide you with the best legal defense available.
What Can Happen if I Am Caught Driving Under the Influence Again?
Pennsylvania law considers anyone with more than a .08% Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level to be under the influence and subject to criminal charges. If you’re stopped and a test proves you have a BAC of between .08 and .099, and this is a second offense, you face:
- Five days to six months in jail
- $300 to $2,500 in fines
- A one-year license suspension
You will also be required to have an ignition interlock device on your car for one year. The device won’t allow you to start your car unless you pass a BAC test. If your BAC is over the .099 level at the time of your arrest, and/or you have additional prior DUI’s, you will face heavier fines, possible jail time, and you may be ordered into a treatment program.
Because of the complexity of the law and the consequences involved, you need an attorney who knows the court process and has the highest level of legal knowledge, skill, and experience—you need an attorney who will fight for you. At Mansmann and Moore, LLP, our legal team is dedicated to the aggressive defense of our clients who are facing DUI charges. We will look for ways to knock down your charges and put you in the best position to mitigate the potential consequences.
Contact Us at Our Pittsburgh Office
Take the step to manage your DUI charge by talking to one of our experienced attorneys today. Call the Pittsburgh law office of Mansmann and Moore, LLP to make an appointment for your free initial consultation. Contact us at 800-727-4878.
