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Chester, Pennsylvania Criminal Law

In Chester, Pennsylvania criminal law, the suit is initiated by the state or federal government through a prosecutor rather than being initiated by the victim, as it is in civil law. Plaintiffs in a civil law suit only need to show by a preponderance of the evidence that a defendant is 51% or more liable (responsible) for the damages. But, the prosecutor in a criminal law case has to prove to the judge or jury "beyond a reasonable doubt" that the defendant is guilty of the crime charged.

Chester, Pennsylvania DUI

CHARGED WITH DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OR SOME OTHER CRIME?

Similar to other drunk driving offenses, a person is guilty of DUI in Chester, Pennsylvania when he or she drives or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle and is under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any chemical or controlled substance to the extent that his or her mental faculties are impaired or when his or her blood alcohol level (BAC) is above the legal limit for the state.

DUI and other offenses involving the operation of a vehicle while intoxicated are criminal law matters, which could potentially incur a felony conviction and possibly a prison sentence, depending on how serious the charges are. Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense, you should contact a DUI attorney immediately if you are arrested.

Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) is way for first time offenders to reduce your license suspension, and other penalties, avoid a criminal record and have your record wiped out.

There are other programs for second time offenders which can reduce penalties and jail time.

We will also help you with problems of unlawful stops, illegal search and seizure, trial and plea agreements.