Pennsylvania Second Offense DUI
Dealing with a First Offense DUI charge can be a life-changing event. Dealing with a Second Offense DUI charge can be a nightmare. Increased court fines, longer license suspension, and possible jail time are likely at the forefront on your mind. When facing a second offense DUI charge in Pennsylvania, you want an experienced DUI lawyer in Pennsylvania on your side to fight for your case – and your freedom.
The professionally aggressive DUI attorneys of The McShane Firm are experienced in all aspects of Pennsylvania DUI law, and specialize in Second and Third Offense DUI. All of our attorneys receive extensive, ongoing, specialized DUI training from the top experts in the industry. Attorney McShane regularly lectures to other DUI lawyers nationally. Our lawyers own and are certified to operate the same roadside breathalyzer equipment used by Pennsylvania police officers – and some are even certified to draw and test blood samples. From the science or lack thereof in BAC determination, to questioning why the police stopped your car, to advanced and pre-trial skills, The McShane Firm has you covered.
Our experienced DUI lawyers are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week and pride themselves on returning your phone calls quickly. They can answer even the most complicated of DUI questions in simple, clear language to help you make the right decision for your case. Questions like:
- Will I lose my license?
- Maybe. If convicted of a Second Offense DUI in Pennsylvania, you could face license suspension of up to 18 months. That’s a year and a half you will not be able to drive. After that, you will have a breathalyzer-like device installed in your car for a whole year before you get your unrestricted license back. Think of the added burden those loss of driving privileges will have on your life, your job, or your family. An experienced DUI lawyer from The McShane Firm can help minimize or eliminate the risk of losing your license.
- How much will my fines be?
- If convicted, a lot. Fines for a Second Offense DUI conviction range from $300 to $10,000, depending on your BAC. When facing fines this high, you might question the added expense of a DUI lawyer. Consider this: given the potential of high court fines that come with a Second Offense DUI conviction, not to mention the insurance increases, possible jail time, and the hassle of having a second DUI conviction on your record forever, can you really afford NOT to hire the best DUI lawyer?
- Will I have to serve jail time?
- Depends on your BAC. If convicted of a Second Offense DUI in Pennsylvania, you may face jail time of anywhere from 5 days to 90 days minimum on Misdemeanor charges. Factor in time for post-conviction supervision and post-sentence probation and you’re looking at anywhere from 6 months to 5 years of your life spent under the eye of the Court. The aggressive DUI attorneys at The McShane Firm are trained to fight relentlessly to keep you out of jail and free to live your life the way you want.
- Will my insurance company drop me?
- Most likely. Most auto insurance companies will almost certainly drop anyone convicted of a Second Offense DUI in Pennsylvania. And since a DUI conviction stays on your driving record indefinitely, finding a new carrier will likely prove difficult and/or costly. Don’t lose your right to drive from lack of insurance. Call the McShane Firm today.
Why You Need The Best
A Second Offense DUI arrest puts your money, your license, and your freedom in jeopardy. Make the safe choice and put the experienced, aggressive DUI lawyers of The McShane Firm to work on your case today. We fight!
