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Have You Been Arrested In A Suspected Drunk Driving Car Crash?

Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is something that Pennsylvania does not tolerate. If you were pulled over and found to be under the effect of alcohol during car driving or you will be brought to the station and held in a holding cell overnight. At that time contact, a Pittsburgh car accident lawyer Jonathan M. Stewart at the SMA Law Group can help you to minimize these fines.

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Have You Been Arrested In A Suspected Drunk Driving Car Crash?

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  1. Have You Been Arrested In A Suspected Drunk Driving Car Crash?

  2. Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is something that Pennsylvania does not tolerate. There have been many instances of drunken driving and many individuals ended up losing their lives as a result. There are many things that could indicate that the driver is driving under the influence: ➢ ➢ Turning with a wide radius ➢ ➢ Constant lane switching ➢ ➢ The driver’s car is weaving ➢ ➢ The driver almost hit a sign or someone else’s car ➢ ➢ The vehicle is drifting or swerving ➢ ➢ The vehicle is going way too slow or stopping without any reason or cause

  3. Here is what you could be facing if arrested for DUI or facing DUI charges: Charges and Fees Was Everything Done According To The Law? Consequences

  4. Charges and Fees If you were pulled over and found to be under the effect of alcohol or other substances, you will be brought to the station and held in a holding cell overnight, or until you regain sobriety. Afterward, you may be released on an agreement to return or on bail. However, if you caused an accident while driving under the influence, it may result in the following: Facing prison or jail time Paying fines and penalties Losing your driver’s license Facing criminal charges ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖

  5. Was Everything Done According To The Law? After getting arrested for suspected DUI, you have the right to an attorney. When hired, an attorney will investigate the situation and see whether or not the police did everything according to the law and regulations. This involves checking if the police read you your rights if you were given a breathalyzer, if the officer who arrested you conducted properly without using excessive or any force, and the reason for your stoppage.

  6. Consequences If you get caught driving while intoxicated and assuming that you do not cause an accident, you may face the following: Rehabilitation program Drug awareness classes Having your driver’s license suspended for a period of time Get a breathalyzer device installed in your car, ensuring that your car won’t start without testing your sobriety first ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖

  7. In addition to everything listed previous slide, you will most likely face penalties and fines that you will have to pay. A Pittsburgh car accident lawyerJonathan Stewart at SMA Law Group can help minimize these fines and the duration of the suspension of your driver’s license. Give a call right after you get jailed and they will come to your aid right away.

  8. Contact: SMA Law Group PHONE: ADDRESS: Frick Building 437 Grant St, #600 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-765-3345 WEBSITE: https://www.smalawgroup.com/contact/

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