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Facing a Driving While Intoxicated charge in Pittsburgh or Surrounding County?

Being arrested for suspicion of a Driving While Under the Influence (DUI) is a traumatic event. Knowing the procedural aspect of a DUI arrest may ease some of that stress. We hope the information provided below will help guide you through the process.

Following your arrest a criminal charge will be filed against you. Upon your release you will be given a court date and time in which you will have to appear for a preliminary hearing. At the preliminary hearing the Court will determine if there was probable cause to arrest you for a DUI. Probable cause is a determination by the Court that a DUI was committed and it was committed by you. If the state can prove every element of the charge, then, the matter will be set for trial and an arraignment date given. At the arraignment, the Court will inform you of the charges against you and you will be asked to enter a plea. If you plead guilty, a sentence will be imposed. If you plead not guilty, your case will be set for trial.

Hiring an attorney:

Why hire a Pittsburgh DUI attorney? You may believe that your charge is indefensible; however, many cases are reduced or dismissed after being contested by a skilled DUI attorney. An experienced Pittsburgh DUI attorney possesses the skill to quickly analyze the evidence and strategically plane a defense to your case. He will recognize whether the officer legally stopped your vehicle, whether the standard field sobriety test was accurate, or whether the blood draw is reliable. These are some of the possible defenses a knowledgeable DUI attorney will identify. Losing your license, fines, probation and possible imprisonment are the harsh consequences of pleading guilty to a DUI.

Rely on the Law Office of Elias G. Latouf for help:

You face harsh penalties if you plead guilty to a DUI. We are an experienced DUI defense office determined to fight for you. Please contact our office to learn about your legal rights and the possible defenses to your DUI charge.

Please contact the Law Office of Elias G. Latouf at 412.927.4300 for a free case evaluation from an experienced DUI attorney.