No Jail For A Navy Vet Driving With A Suspended License From A Prior DUI

In Pennsylvania, the penalties increase sharply if you drive with a suspended license from a previous DUI offense. Recently, this was the situation a 28-year-old man found himself in while in the Mt Lebanon area. If convicted of driving under suspension for a prior DUI, he’d face a potential $500 fine, 60-days in jail, and a longer license suspension period. Additionally, since this would constitute a probation violation for his prior DUI, there was the possibility of more jail time. Looking for strong legal expertise to handle these serious concerns, this U.S. Navy veteran contacted Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC.

Pittsburgh attorney Matthew Ness began working with the client and strategically negotiated with the officer involved and the judge handling the case. They took his military history into account and all those involved agreed to a plea to driving under suspension. This penalty included a $200 fine, but our client avoided a jail sentence, which was the ultimate goal given the circumstances of his case.

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