Butler County, Pennsylvania DUI Attorney

If you have been charged with drunk driving in Pennsylvania you are facing a very difficult legal battle that could impact the rest of your life. If you are found guilty of driving under the influence in PA you could be sentenced to jail, be required to pay expensive fines, lose your driver's license, have your insurance policy cancelled and have the burden of a criminal arrest record.

As difficult as things may seem, you are innocent until proven guilty. Hiring a qualified and experienced Pennsylvania DUI Attorney will ensure that the laws work for you and that your rights are protected. Do not expect the prosecutor or judge to make a decision in your favor. Having professional legal guidance from a criminal defense attorney could mean the difference in going to jail and having your case dismissed or reduced.

Butler County, Pennsylvania DUI Attorney Brian Sichko understands the DUI court system and Pennsylvania DUI laws. He will thoroughly research your specific charges and develop an appropriate, aggressive defense. While each case is different, the goal of Butler PA DUI Lawyer Brian Sichko is to challenge each of the prosecution's points and get you the best possible resolution.

Butler County DUI Lawyer Brian Sichko offers a free consultation during which he will review your situation and outline your legal options. To schedule a meeting, call (724) 213-0335 or complete the secure, on-line form to the left. Your inquiry is completely confidential and there is no obligation, so act now.

Pennsylvania DUI laws establish three levels of penalties based on blood alcohol content at the time of an arrest for impaired or drunk driving in Butler County. An offense with a BAC between .08 and .099 is filed as a misdemeanor and, in addition to a fine and probation, you could be required to attend an alcohol-highway safety school and enroll in an alcohol treatment program.

The penalties become more severe as the BAC level increases, and could include mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device and as much as five years in prison. Note that in certain circumstances, including having a previous drunk driving arrest, causing an accident with injury or refusing to submit to a breath test, you could be charged with high BAC penalties even though your actual BAC was much lower.

Perhaps the most long lasting consequence of being found guilty of DUI in PA is having a criminal arrest record. Such a mark could be found with a simple background check and lead to loss of current job, reduced future job options, a lower credit score, restrictions on joining the military and even denial of entry to Canada.

It is important to try to keep your record clean. Butler DUI Attorney Brian Sichko can help you sort through the specifics of your case. He will then build a complete drunk driving defense strategy to get you the best possible outcome.

Butler County DUI Attorney Brian W. Sichko practices criminal law with a focus on defending those accused of DUI, drunk driving or drugged driving in Western Pennsylvania. In addition to professional legal guidance, Attorney Sichko extends excellent customer service, answering your questions and being available for discussions regarding your case throughout its disposition.

For your convenience, the law firm accepts major credit cards for payment of legal services.

Request a free review of your case from Butler County, Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer Brian Sichko by filling out the form to the left or calling (724) 213-0335. Time is very important when it comes to successfully defending against a charge of driving under the influence in Butler County, so contact him today.