First-Time Offenders' Alternative to DUI Punishment
On your first DUI offense in Pennsylvania, you may qualify for a sentencing alternative called the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program. You may also qualify if you have only one prior DUI conviction, and it was more than 10 years ago. The ARD program can reduce your license suspension and fines, and it may allow you to avoid jail time.
Entering the ARD program also means that you may be entering a guilty plea, but we can work aggressively to dismiss the DUI charge in certain circumstances. Following successful completion of the ARD program, you will be eligible, if necessary, to expunge a conviction from your criminal record with the assistance of a lawyer.
At the law office of David F. Wedge, Attorney at Law, we work with clients in Lancaster County and the surrounding area to evaluate whether the ARD program is in their best interests. We offer flat fees for ARD application, fulfillment of basic program requirements for qualification and expungement of a conviction from your permanent criminal record once you have completed the program.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with Mr. Wedge. He will discuss the facts of your case and the 30-day deadline for applying for ARD and lay out your best legal options. Timing is critical.
A Clear Choice for First-Time Offenders
The ARD program can minimize adverse impacts on your driver's license, your freedom and your ability to pursue opportunities that come along in life. ARD allows people who have made a temporary error in judgment a second chance in exchange for community service and minimized license suspension:
- A conviction absent ARD will suspend your license for one year.
- Depending on the circumstances of your arrest and your blood alcohol content (BAC), under ARD you will lose your license for just one to three months.
But you must act quickly. You are eligible to apply for ARD only within 30 days of your arrest, so it is crucial to consult with a Lancaster ARD program attorney as soon as possible. We can provide you with an assured outcome in your case and determine if you are eligible for reduced penalties.
Contact Our Lancaster County Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Attorney
Call us today at 717-207-8362 or toll free at 866-935-9912, or contact us online to take advantage of our free initial consultation and flexible payment options. We provide a flat rate for ARD services. If you respond by phone or e-mail after viewing our website, you will be eligible for a 10 percent discount on the flat rate legal fees for DUI ARD.
