DUI Defense Attorney Pittsburgh, PA
DWI/BUI Arrest Lawyer Allegheny County
Many DUI Charges Can Be Beaten
Many individuals — and even many attorneys — simply assume that a DUI, DWI or drunk driving case cannot be beaten. Many think that the best you can hope for is to negotiate a smaller penalty or seek diversionary options.
At the Pittsburgh law office of DeLuca, Ricciuti & Konieczka we believe that many DUI cases can be beaten. It requires experience. It requires understanding of the process. It requires the ability to evaluate evidence. It requires an attorney willing to take the extra steps to protect your rights.
We will be that kind of attorney for your case.
How We Fight for You
DUI cases often seem cut and dry, which is why not all lawyers try to beat them. Many attorneys who do not regularly practice criminal law take on DUI cases — much to their clients' detriment. For a criminal defense attorney, it is important to know what the prosecution needs to prove.
Our firm's founding attorneys are former prosecutors. We know what elements of a case to attack in order to help clients beat their DUI charges. Things we typically consider in a DUI defense case include:
- Evaluating probable cause at the stop and every escalation of your case
- Reviewing all paperwork for inaccuracies and inconsistencies
- Looking closely for missing elements of the case against you
- Examining the physical evidence and making sure it matches the prosecution's claims
- Knowing what to look for in police embellishments or fabrications -- holding officers accountable for their claims
- Ensuring that proper procedure was followed throughout the stop and arrest
Even if we aren't able to have your case acquitted or dismissed, we still have all the tools at our disposal that other DUI attorneys use. We can pursue the ARD (Advanced Rehabilitative Disposition) program that can avoid jail time, reduce license suspension and even eventually have the charge removed from your record. If a sentence does include jail time, we can often negotiate for the sentence to be served as house arrest instead.
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Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Defense
Boating under the influence in Pennsylvania is considered a very serious crime. The penalties for a BUI conviction can include large fines and court fees and possible imprisonment. If you have been charged with BUI, talk to a DUI/BUI arrest attorney in Allegheny County to discuss your legal options.
Put a Strong DUI Attorney to Work
Know what kinds of qualities make a good DUI attorney, and find out how our office can help you fight your arrest. It is important to act quickly to protect your rights.
From the moment you are stopped for any violation, the arresting officer is building a case against you. Don't make it easier for them to make that case. Contact a DUI defense lawyer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, right away for a free consultation to find out how our prosecution experience will work for your defense.
