Unfortunately, DUI is one of the few charges that affects the entire socio-economic spectrum. In some cases, those involving truck drivers who rely on a CDL for their livelihood, the end result is a loss of license AND a loss of career.
Under current DUI laws, most prosecutors consider ARD a "gift, "a "warning," and a "second chance." Violate the law twice and the DA is not likely to be inclined to give you a third chance.
The presence of lobbying groups such as MADD and the sheer number of DUI charges (over 1/3 of all criminal charges in some counties) makes the reduction of DUI charges to a non-DUI offense a nearly obsolete concept. I know of no DA who will, without a substantial defect in the evidence, agree to reduce charges to a non-DUI offense. In particular, this is true where you have a third-tier offense. The end result for the DA would be political suicide.
You need an experienced local DUI Defense Attorney to fully and fairly evaluate your case before making any decisions. At this point there is insufficient information to recommend a course of action, and the presumption of a conviction/plea agreement is premature.
Contact a local DUI Defense Attorney ASAP.
The Associates, Senior Attorneys and Staff of my firm represent individuals charged with DUI throughout Pennsylvania. In every case, including those eligible for the ARD Program, we always perform a full and fair evaluation of your case.
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