ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | November 5, 2015 | DUI
Driving Under Suspension DUI Related
Under Pennsylvania law and the Pennsylvania vehicle code a person who is convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance will usually face a suspension of his driving privileges. If someone’s driving privileges are suspended due to a prior driving under the influence arrest and conviction now under what is commonly called “Driving Under the Influence – DUI Related Suspension.”
Once someone’s license is suspended based upon a prior DUI conviction, your license remains suspended “DUI related” until their privileges are restored. In the event that a “DUI Related Suspended” driver is caught operating a motor vehicle he will be subject to mandatory incarceration of up to 90 days and a mandatory fine. This is called “Driving Under Suspension, DUI Related,” and is charged under 1543(b) of the Pennsylvania vehicle code.
For someone who has been charged under 1543(b) Driving Under Suspension DUI Related, there are often times many ways to defend the case.
The Commonwealth must prove that there was valid notice of the suspension given to the Defendant. The Commonwealth must also prove that the driver was in fact the suspended individual. Over everything they also must have had a valid read reason to stop the vehicle.
A skilled criminal defense lawyer will be able to determine whether or not there is a plausible defense theory either to the law or to the facts of a specific situation.
If there is not, negotiations may secure a plea to a charge without mandatory incarceration or drastically reduced incarceration – depending on the county as well as the facts of the specific case.
If you or a loved one has been arrested or cited for Driving Under Suspension DUI related under 1543(b) contact DiCindio Law, LLC today, speak directly to Mike DiCindio and begin preparing your defense.
The above listed information does not include the entire crimes code, annotations, amendments or any recent changes that may be relevant. The information provided is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments. These materials are not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice on any particular set of facts or circumstances. It is intended solely for informational purposes.
Michael D. DiCindio, Esq. is a West Chester criminal defense lawyer who represents individuals accused of crimes throughout all of Chester County, including West Chester, Phoenixville, Malvern, Coatesville, Paoli, Downingtown, Tredyffrin, West Goshen, Honey Brook, Oxford, Devon, Pottstown, Chesterbrook, Parkesburg, Kennett Square, and Avondale.
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