DUI Defense
Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, DUI Attorney
If you have been arrested for drunk driving in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, it's important to contact an experienced lawyer as soon as possible to evaluate your case. Even if you don't have a winnable case, a lawyer can help you negotiate the best possible outcome.
Lawyer John M. Kenney has more than 27 years of experience resolving DUI/DWI cases in Bucks County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia County, and Mercer County in New Jersey. The lawyer offers a free initial consultation to answer your questions.
In every DUI case, there is a preliminary hearing where your attorney can review the evidence against you. At that time, Mr. Kenney can determine whether your case should be negotiated or whether there are issues that could lead to a dismissal of DUI charges in court. The lawyer will evaluate such issues as:
- Did the police have a legal reason to pull you over as a drunk driver? If you were pulled over in a road block, or if police did not have probable cause to stop you, your lawyer may be able to challenge the stop in court.
- Did you take a breathalyzer test? If you did not take the test, police may not have enough evidence to prove that you were driving under the influence.
- Were the breathalyzer test results accurate? If the machine had not been calibrated recently or had malfunctioned in the past, your lawyer can introduce doubts about the machine's accuracy in court.
If you have no prior criminal or DUI convictions, you may be eligible for the Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition (ARD) in Pennsylvania. If the district attorney allows you to participate in this program, the DUI charge will not go on your public criminal record and you will not lose your driver's license. Lawyer John M. Kenney is experienced in guiding clients through the ARD program.
If you've been arrested in Bucks County, Montgomery County, or Mercer County, hire a local attorney to represent you in court. John M. Kenney is a local attorney who knows the judges and district attorneys and can negotiate on your behalf, and effectively represent you in court, if necessary.
Free DUI consultation: Contact attorney John M. Kenney in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, for a free initial consultation about your DUI case.
Penalties Pursuant to DUI Laws*
Penalties Pursuant to the New DUI Laws*
*underlined penalties are mandatory.
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General . Impairment Penalties . . ~3802(a) . BAC of .08% to .099% . individuals . incapable of safe driving |
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High Rate of Alcohol ~3802(b) BAC of .10% to .159% Minors with .02% BAC CDLdrivers with .04% BAC School bus/vehicle drivers with .04% BAC |
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Highest Rate of Alcohol ~3802(c) BAC of .16% and above Minimum levels of controlled substances in blood Individuals who refused chemical tests |
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