purchase, george & murphey.
purchase, george & murphey.
Just a few drinks and a single moment of bad judgment can destroy your life. DUI offenses in Pennsylvania are a very big deal because PA law enforcement is always trying very hard to crack down on drunk driving offenses throughout the state. If you are extremely unlucky and your drunk driving offense involved an accident that caused injury or property damage, you could face elevated charges and enhanced penalties. In the worst cases, DUI accidents can lead to additional criminal charges for assault or even manslaughter. Regardless of what happened in your Pennsylvania DUI accident, it is critical that you have a qualified DUI defense lawyer on your side and helping you to fight the charges.
If you’ve been involved in a DUI accident and face charges for drunk driving in Pennsylvania, finding a good DUI attorney should be your top priority. The aggressive DUI defense lawyers at Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. understand what you’re going through right now because we’ve represented countless clients in DUI cases all across the state, including Erie County and Crawford County, PA. We know how to help you fight your DUI charges and avoid the most severe penalties. Contact us now to schedule a free initial consultation.
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DUI charges in Pennsylvania carry harsh penalties, even for first-time offenders. These penalties can be even more harsh when the DUI charges stem from an auto accident. The potential punishments for a DUI involving an accident that causes bodily injury or property damage vary, depending on whether the defendant has prior offenses. Regardless of whether it’s a first-time offender or someone with multiple prior convictions for drunk driving, however, the penalties for a DUI accident in PA could include jail time, driver’s license suspension, heavy fines, community service, and an alcohol and drug treatment program. On top of that, the court may order the offender to pay restitution to the victim (or to the victim’s family).
The most significant consequence of a Pennsylvania DUI charge stemming from an accident could be additional criminal charges. If the other motorist or pedestrian sustained serious injuries (permanent disfigurement or loss or impairment of the function of a body part) in the crash, you could be charged with second degree aggravated assault by vehicle and face up to 10 years in prison. If someone died as a result of the DUI accident, you could be charged with DUI vehicular homicide and face 10 years in prison and a minimum of three years behind bars.
Pennsylvania has very tough DUI laws – and prosecutors won’t hesitate to come down hard on individuals accused of causing a drunk driving accident. That’s why you need a highly skilled Erie, PA DUI accident attorney on your side. The experienced members of the legal team at Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. may be able to challenge the evidence in your DUI crash case, depending on the specific circumstances. Contact us anytime to schedule a free consultation at one of our offices in Erie, Meadville, or North East, PA.
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