DUI Charges

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania DUI Attorney

Our Pittsburgh attorney at The Law Offices of Gary E. Gerson provides a skilled and vigorous defense to people charged with drunk driving (DUI / DWI / DAI), or driving under the influence. If you have been charged with DUI / DWI / DAI in Pennsylvania, it is critical to consult with a highly knowledgeable DUI lawyer. The penalties for DUI / DWI / DAI have become more severe. But there are still alternatives. It is important to know your rights! Contact our DAI / DWI / DUI defense lawyer, The Law Offices of Gary E Gerson if you have been charged with DUI. Call (800) 514-1660.

Our criminal defense attorney has significant experience defending people against DUI charges in all counties in western Pennsylvania. Because each county has some flexibility in how it enforces the state drunk driving laws, having an attorney experienced in the operations of the county in which you've been charged is important. We are familiar with the court systems in Allegheny County, Butler County, Beaver County, Lawrence County, Westmoreland County, Armstrong County, Indiana County, Crawford County, Mercer County, Erie County, McKean County, Somerset County, Fayette County, Greene County, and Washington County.

The penalties for DUI / DAI / DWI convictions vary according to many factors, depending on the blood alcohol level, the number of prior convictions, the age of the accused (in the case of underage drinking), and the status of the driver's license at the time of the arrest. Penalties for a conviction for drunk driving or refusal to take a breath test in Pennsylvania can include a combination of:

suspension of driver's license
revocation of driver's license
fines
jail time
mandatory alcohol education programs
criminal record
CRN evaluation

Our DUI defense lawyer is skilled at negotiating alternatives to jail and reduced charges. Some alternatives to jail include alternative housing, work release, home detention with monitoring bracelets, and diversionary programs (ARD) for first time offenders.

We routinely analyze drunk driving arrests, ensuring that officers had probable cause to initiate the traffic stop. If we find that the police did not have probable cause, our criminal defense attorney files a motion to suppress evidence, which may result in the dismissal of DUI (drunk driving) charges. When applicable, we also help individual obtain an expungement of their record, and take the time to explain thoroughly how this can be accomplished.

If you have been arrested for DUI / DAI (drunk driving) in western Pennsylvania, there may be alternatives to jail. Contact the knowledgeable Pittsburgh DUI lawyer via email to discuss your options or call (800) 514-1660 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Practice Areas

We provide comprehensive representation to individuals accused of crimes throughout the entire southwestern Pennsylvania region. We focus on matters such as:

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The Law Offices of Gary E. Gerson in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and criminal defense attorney Gary E. Gerson, represent clients throughout Western Pennsylvania, including people from the cities of Beaver, Butler, Erie, Greensburg, Indiana, Kittanning, Meadville, Mercer, New Castle, Smethport, Somerset, Washington, and Waynesburg, and from counties such as Allegheny County, Armstrong County, Beaver County, Butler County, Crawford County, Erie County, Indiana County, Lawrence County, McKean County, Mercer County, Somerset County, Washington County, and Westmoreland County.