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Multiple DUI Offenses

Pittsburgh Multiple DUI Defense Attorneys

A second DWI conviction in 10 years will result in mandatory jail time. The stakes become even higher for third-time offenders facing lengthier mandatory sentences, additional fines and revoked licenses.

With every conviction, the penalties get stiffer, but your rights remain the same. The DUI lawyers at Grossinger Gordon Vatz, LLP, are committed to preserving your constitutional rights. We will help you fight your case and work to minimize any potential penalties, including exploring alternatives to incarceration. Contact our law firm today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Seasoned DUI Lawyers Serving Pennsylvania

Our DUI lawyers have more than a century of combined experience defending clients throughout the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and western Pennsylvania. We have a clear understanding of the criminal justice system in Pennsylvania, which divides DUI charges into categories based on previous convictions.

Mandatory sentences, including fines and jail sentences, are based upon factors including whether you have previously been convicted of DUI (or had previously received ARD for a DUI offense), and by the level of alcohol in your blood within 2 hours of operating ("being in control of") a motor vehicle. Pennsylvania law has classified the severity of DUI according to three blood alcohol levels:

  • .08% to less than .10%
  • .10% to less than .16%
  • .16% and higher

In addition to increasing severity of punishment depending upon your blood alcohol level, punishment increases in severity depending upon previous convictions or acceptance into ARD for DUI within 10 years of the current offense. It is vital that you consult with a lawyer to both evaluate the facts, and any possible defenses to your current charges, and to fully investigate the disposition of any prior DUI charges. If you have a prior DUI offense, but it is more than 10 years old, we will work to have any new charge considered to be a first offense, and to have the new offense considered for ARD as a first offense.

Mounting a Strong Defense Strategy

Law enforcement is prepared to build a case against you. We waste no time conducting our own investigation and examining the facts obtained against you. We will review any available videos from police squad cars to determine if police officers had a legitimate reason to pull you over, such as:

  • Reckless driving
  • Swerving between lanes
  • Driving dangerously slow
  • Speeding at sharp corners

We will fight for the charges to be dismissed or greatly reduced if law enforcement did not have a probable reason to make an arrest. Our firm's DUI lawyers also analyze the field sobriety and Breathalyzer results. We will aggressively challenge any inaccurate and improperly collected evidence.

Seeking to Lessen Possible Penalties

Prosecutors in Pennsylvania rarely negotiate felony DUI charges. Our legal team has the skills and tenacity to try to overcome this challenge. We are prepared to fight your case through trial, and will explore all possible legal and factual defenses to the prosecution's case. We also seek alternatives to jail sentences, including house arrest, community service and treatment programs.

Contact Us For a Free Initial Consultation

At Grossinger Gordon Vatz, our criminal law attorneys will conduct a thorough investigation to mount a strong defense strategy. Contact us by e-mail or by calling (412) 391-3030 or toll free at (800) 823-0323 for a free initial consultation.