Berks County, Pennsylvania DUI Attorneys

The offense of drinking and driving in Pennsylvania is called driving under the influence or DUI. The DUI laws of Pennsylvania actually set three levels of penalties for drunk driving, depending on your blood alcohol content. Just a small difference in BAC can result in much more severe consequences. For example, a BAC of .10% would require installation of an ignition interlock device. A BAC of .09% does not.

This makes it very important to seek legal assistance and to fight the charges filed against you.

Berks County, Pennsylvania DUI Attorney Rich Emhof can help. He is an experienced attorney who focuses on drunk driving defense. As a highly qualified criminal defense attorney, Rich Emhof will challenge evidence, question witnesses, review police reports for errors and variances in procedure, question the legality of the initial traffic stop and analyze equipment maintenance records. Remember, even a small error could mean the difference between jail and freedom.

For a review of your Pennsylvania DUI, contact Reading DUI Attorney Rich Emhof by calling (610) 429-0705 or filling out the form to the left. The initial consultation is free and confidential.

Penalties for a DUI in PA

Even a first time offense for driving under the influence in Pennsylvania can result in a fine of up to $500, a minimum of 10 days in jail, loss of license for up to one year, vehicle impoundment and storage fees, increased auto insurance premiums, court fees, community service and license re-issue fees. An elevated blood alcohol content could mean mandatory alcohol awareness classes, an evaluation for drinking problems and installation of an ignition interlock device for one year.

Being convicted of drunk driving in Berks County would also mean having a permanent criminal record. That could create problems finding or keeping a job. With increased information sharing with the US, Canada has better enforced its long-standing policy of denying entry to anyone with a criminal record. It does not matter what the offense or how long ago it occurred.

Protect your future by contacting Berks County DUI Attorney Rich Emhof immediately. Even if your situation seems extreme, you still have rights, and Rich Emhof will defend those rights in court.

About Lawyer Rich Emhof

Reading Pennsylvania DUI Attorney Rich Emhof believes that everyone accused of driving under the influence deserves an excellent, aggressive legal defense for a reasonable fee. He offers assistance with all phases of your Pennsylvania DUI defense, including driver’s license suspension appeals and criminal record expungements.

Rich Emhof graduated from Penn State and earned his law degree at the Villanova University School of Law. He worked in the Montgomery County, Maryland prosecutor’s office and participated in the Villanova Juvenile Defense Clinic while still in school. He served as Chester County, Pennsylvania assistant public defender before starting his own practice.

Rich Emhof is a member of the Pennsylvania bar and the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

For a free consultation, contact Berks County DUI Attorney Rich Emhof by calling (610) 429-0705 or filling out the form to the left. Time is very important in developing a successful PA DUI defense, so call now and find out if your case can be reduced or dismissed.