Philadelphia DUI Defense Lawyer
A DUI conviction can affect your life in many ways. You will almost certainly be fined. Your insurance premiums will increase dramatically. You will lose your driver's license for a period of time and you may even face jail time. If you have been arrested for DUI, you need a capable criminal defense lawyer working for you.
The Law Offices of Barton and Phillips has represented hundreds of people in DUI cases, ranging from first-time offenses to clients with multiple convictions. We are experienced, diligent and determined to obtain the best possible outcome in every case we handle.
Contact us for a free consultation as soon as possible.
Defense of DUI Charges
In some cases, it is possible to successfully defend a DUI charge. If the police did not have probable cause to stop you and continue the investigation, it may be possible to overcome the charge. If the field sobriety testing procedures or breath test were not performed properly, you may be able to get that evidence dismissed. In addition, there may be other legal or biological issues that could be used to overcome the charge. Our firm will review every aspect of your stop and arrest and look for ways to defend the charge.
If a potentially successful defense strategy exists, we will find it — and work to obtain a dismissal of the charge, negotiate a plea to a lesser charge or overcome the charge at trial.
The ARD Option
First time DUI offenders may be eligible for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD). This outcome avoids a conviction and permanent record, assuming you stay out of trouble in the future. Using this option, you may be able to avoid jail time and avoid a one-year license suspension. You may even be able to regain your driver's license in as little as thirty days.
The Law Offices of Barton and Phillips has helped many first-time DUI offenders obtain ARD outcomes. If you are eligible, our firm will negotiate with the prosecutor and attempt to obtain an ARD for you. With ARD, you can keep your record clean and put the event behind you.
Free Consultation With an Attorney
For a free consultation with the Law Offices of Barton and Phillips in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, call 215-545-0010 toll free or contact us online.
