If you have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, contact the Pennsylvania and New Jersey criminal defense attorneys at Levin & Zeiger, LLP. Our attorneys understand that driving while intoxicated is a very serious offense, one that can affect every aspect of your life. A DUI conviction will generally result in a suspension or revocation of your driver's license, involves possible time in jail, and may effect your employment. In addition, if you were charged with driving under the influence and were in an accident, you may be sued and your auto insurance may be canceled. That is why you need an attorney who understands all of these issues and will zealously represent you against these charges. At Levin & Zeiger, LLP, we aggressively defend persons charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and can explain your rights.
Pennsylvania DUI Law
A person arrested under Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code for driving under the influence will generally be involved in two cases. First, there is the criminal case. If found guilty, a person may face jail time, fines, mandatory alcohol education programs, and the loss of driving privileges. In addition, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Penndot) will try to take away a person's the driver's license in a separate action.
Under Pennsylvania's DUI law, the punishment for a DUI depends upon whether it is a first, second, or third conviction, and is also based upon a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level. Punishment under Pennsylvania's DUI law is divided into three levels, one for people who drive with a blood alcohol content from .08 to .099%, another for blood alcohol levels from .10 to .159%, with the most severe punishment for persons with a BAC level higher than .16%.
New Jersey DUI Law
Under New Jersey law, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, a person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug, or who operates a motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher is guilty of driving under the influence. There are various penalties for violating New Jersey's DUI law, which depend upon a person's BAC, whether this is a first or subsequent offense, and other factors. Penalties may include fines, jail or prison time, attendance at programs provided at Intoxicated Driver Resource Centers, revocation, suspension or forfeiture of a person's driver's license.
The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey lawyers at Levin & Zeiger understand the various drunk driving laws, rules and procedures and regularly represent clients charged with driving under the influence. We understand how a DUI conviction can change a person's life, never forgetting that our most important goal is obtaining the best results for our clients, whether that means fighting procedural battles or representing our clients before a judge or jury. We work hard for our clients, explaining their options and keeping them updated about the status of their cases.
When you need a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania or New Jersey attorney to represent you against charges of driving under the influence, contact Levin & Zeiger, LLP, who represent every client zealously in order to obtain the best results possible in each case. To arrange a consultation, please give us a call at 215-825-5183 or send us an email via the form below.
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