Pennsylvania drunk driving laws are stricter than they have ever been. The legal limit was lowered to .08 in 2004, and the penalties for conviction were increased for higher blood alcohol levels. The laws have also been made more complex. To make your way through this new system you need an experienced guide. Heather J. Mattes has been prosecuting and defending DUI cases in Pennsylvania for many years and has a thorough understanding of the law.
If you have been charged with drunk driving, contact Heather J. Mattes, a Philadelphia DUI attorney, online or call (610) 431-7900 to schedule a free initial consultation.
Protect Your Rights
A reading on a Breathalyzer test above .08 does not mean an automatic conviction. There are numerous defenses that may be raised regarding the initial stop, including:
- The police may not have had probable cause to stop you
- The field tests may have been improperly administered
- The Breathalyzer may have been faulty
- There may have been another form of procedural error made during the stop
There are many factors that can affect the outcome of a drunk driving charge. West Chester criminal defense attorney Heather J. Mattes will conduct a full investigation into your situation and provide you with a realistic evaluation of your case. She knows the right questions to ask ensure your rights are protected.
Act Now to Minimize DUI Consequences
A DUI charge can have severe consequences on your driver's license, particularly for commercial drivers. The clock will start running nearly immediately and the deadline for response is very short. It is important that you contact experienced DUI defense lawyer Heather J. Mattes as soon as possible.
There Are Alternative Sentencing Options
You do not have to accept the standard sentencing for drunk driving charges. There may be alternatives to traditional sentencing available to you. In Pennsylvania, there is the option of the Accelerated Rehabilitated Disposition diversionary program for first-time drunk driving offenders, which allows individuals to follow a probationary program in exchange for the dismissal of the drunk driving charges. With over 25 years of criminal defense experience, attorney Mattes can explain your charges and all of your options.
Call for a Free Consultation With a West Chester Failed Breathalyzer Defense Attorney
If you are facing drunk driving charges, get legal help immediately. Contact Heather J. Mattes, a West Chester suspended license defense lawyer online or call (610) 431-7900 to schedule a free initial consultation with attorney Heather J. Mattes. Evening and weekend hours are available by appointment.
Law Offices of Heather J. Mattes
105 South High Street, Suite 2A
West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: 610.431.7900
Fax: 484.244.5077
Heather Mattes represents individuals seeking an experienced criminal defense lawyer in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, metro area, including West Chester, Doylestown, Chester, Drexel Hill, Media, Norristown, Philadelphia, Radnor, Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia County.
