purchase, george & murphey.
purchase, george & murphey.
Drunk driving endangers lives, which is why Pennsylvania law enforcement is always on the lookout for intoxicated motorists. Whether it’s a patrol officer looking for vehicles swerving on the roadway or a DUI checkpoint set up by local police, the bottom line is that anyone caught driving while under the influence of alcohol in PA can be arrested and charged with a DUI. A conviction on DUI charges could lead to the imposition of severe penalties that include suspension of your driver’s license, monetary fines, and a requirement to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on your vehicle. This device, which prevents an impaired driver from starting their car, will make your life extremely difficult by limiting your ability to drive – even after your license suspension has ended.
Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. is a skilled legal team with attorneys who know how to beat DUI charges in Pennsylvania, including Erie, Millcreek, and Meadville, PA. We have successfully defended countless clients against DUI charges and helped them avoid ignition interlock device penalties. If you’ve been charged with drunk driving in PA, you’ve come to the right place. Contact us now to discuss your DUI case.
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The Ignition Interlock Device (IID) is a device installed on the dashboard of a car so that the driver can blow into it before the vehicle starts. The IID measures a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC), much like a Breathalyzer. If the device detects alcohol on the person’s breath, the car will not start. Additionally, the motorist will be prompted to blow into the IID at various times while driving – failure to do so will result in the car engine shutting off.
If you are convicted of drunk driving in Pennsylvania, you will face harsh penalties: jail time, fines, and driver’s license suspension. If you have any prior convictions for drunk driving in PA within a 10-year period, you will likely be required to install ignition interlock devices on all your vehicles. In fact, your driving privileges will not be restored following a license suspension for DUI until you can prove that you have installed the IIDs. Beyond that, you will be responsible for paying fees associated with the installation of the devices, as well as the maintenance costs.
Once ordered to install ignition interlock devices, you will have to keep the devices on your cars for a specified period of time or risk additional penalties. Anyone caught driving without the required IID on their motor vehicle is subject to fines and imprisonment. Moreover, an individual who commits a first offense will have their ignition interlock device period extended by one year, while an individual who commits a second offense will also have their driver’s license suspended for one year.
The experienced DUI attorneys at Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. can help you fight drunk driving charges and avoid penalties such as suspension of your driver’s license and mandatory installation of ignition interlock devices on your vehicles. Our legal team has successfully represented clients facing DUI charges in Erie County and Crawford County, PA. Contact us anytime to arrange a visit to one of our conveniently located offices in Erie, Meadville, or North East, Pennsylvania.
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