DUI Defense is NOT Criminal Defense (Part 1)

If you have been charged with DUI in Pennsylvania, you need a Top DUI Defense Lawyer.  You will notice that I did not say "Criminal Defense Lawyer."   This is because DUI Defense is a specialized skill that requires a knowledge of far more than basic criminal procedure.

If a person assaults another person, the defense is fairly simple.  The defense attorney must know who the participants were and whether his client struck, kicked, or otherwise made contact with another person for the purpose of inflicting bodily harm.

In a DUI Case, the Defense Attorney must know:

1. Did the officer have probable cause to stop the defendant's vehicle
• Was there a motor vehicle code violation?
• Did the activity happen on a roadway or a trafficway
• Was there an accident?
• Were there facts which would lead a reasonable office to conclude that criminal activity was afoot
2. Did the officer have probable cause to place the defendant under arrest?
• Did the officer smell alcohol?
• What were the exact actions of the defendant that led the officer to believe the defendant was operating a motor vehicle after imbibing alcohol
3. Was the chemical sample taken in a manner consistent with Pennsylvania law.

The defense of DUI cases is not Criminal Defense.  Therefore, you should not be satisfied with a Criminal Defense Attorney.  You should insist on hiring one of the best DUI Defense Attorneys in Pennsylvania.

More information in our next post. 

DUI Defense Attorneys in Pennsylvania

Let's be realistic.  There are a lot of attorneys out there who will represent individuals charged with DUI.  Fewer will defend individuals charged with DUI.  Fewer still are actual DUI Defense Attorneys. 

What is the difference?   Well, it starts with a commitment to this specialized are of law.  Unlike estate planning, divorce, or real estate, your liberty is at stake when you are charged with DUI.

Unlike criminal defense, DUI Defense requires a specialized knowledge of the law, science, and most importantly, the real-world needs of our clients.  DUI reaches across the socioeconomic spectrum.   We have represented celebrities, doctors, attorneys, accountants, construction workers, and college students.  Regardless of our client's status, we understand the devastating impact ta DUI conviction can have upon their future.


At The Morgan Law Firm, my staff and I take your liberty seriously.  We are well-versed in this area of law.

DUI Defense Attorneys in Carlisle, PA

If you are seeking an experienced DUI Defense Attorney in Carlisle, PA, you need look no further than the experienced DUI Defense Attorneys of The Morgan Law Firm.  We Offer: 

Free Consultation / Written Case Evaluation: Go online to www.DUI-Case-Evaluation.com or call 1-888-821-9446.  You will receive a free written case evaluation includes a very thorough review of every aspect of your case.  In addition, we will send you a free 30 page legal guide, DUI Answers.

Solid Dedicated Defense:  Over 90% of our practice is dedicated to representation of good people, like you, charged with DUI. If you retain our services, you will receive personal service, attention and answers to all of your questions. Unlike other attorneys who treat your case as part of an assembly line, I review every detail of your case with three specific goals for you: (1) avoid jail; (2) avoid a conviction, and (3) avoid a license suspension.

Knowledgeable and Experienced DUI Counsel:  As a defense attorney, former DUI prosecutor and former police officer, I have examined thousands of DUI cases from every possible perspective since 1990.  My advanced training and certification in administration of Field Sobriety Tests as well as blood and breath testing procedures help my associates and I know the techniques and procedures used by law enforcement.  We understand the weaknesses of those tests and procedures.  We are able to “read between the lines” of a police report and see important details other attorneys miss.

Answers and Advice: We are a full service DUI Defense firm. We are prepared to take your case to trial, contest evidence against you, assist you through the ARD program, or reach another acceptable resolution.  We are prepared to help you meet your goals.  Contact us today.

DUI Defense Attorneys in Lancaster, PA

If you are seeking an experienced DUI Defense Attorney in Lancaster, PA, you need look no further than the experienced DUI Defense Attorneys of The Morgan Law Firm.  We Offer: 

Free Consultation / Written Case Evaluation: Go online to www.DUI-Case-Evaluation.com or call 1-888-821-9446.  You will receive a free written case evaluation includes a very thorough review of every aspect of your case.  In addition, we will send you a free 30 page legal guide, DUI Answers.

Solid Dedicated Defense:  Over 90% of our practice is dedicated to representation of good people, like you, charged with DUI. If you retain our services, you will receive personal service, attention and answers to all of your questions. Unlike other attorneys who treat your case as part of an assembly line, I review every detail of your case with three specific goals for you: (1) avoid jail; (2) avoid a conviction, and (3) avoid a license suspension.

Knowledgeable and Experienced DUI Counsel:  As a defense attorney, former DUI prosecutor and former police officer, I have examined thousands of DUI cases from every possible perspective since 1990.  My advanced training and certification in administration of Field Sobriety Tests as well as blood and breath testing procedures help my associates and I know the techniques and procedures used by law enforcement.  We understand the weaknesses of those tests and procedures.  We are able to “read between the lines” of a police report and see important details other attorneys miss.

Answers and Advice: We are a full service DUI Defense firm. We are prepared to take your case to trial, contest evidence against you, assist you through the ARD program, or reach another acceptable resolution.  We are prepared to help you meet your goals.  Contact us today.

DUI Defense Attorneys in Harrisburg, PA

If you are seeking an experienced DUI Defense Attorney in Harrisburg, PA, you need look no further than the experienced DUI Defense Attorneys of The Morgan Law Firm.  We Offer: 

Free Consultation / Written Case Evaluation: Go online to www.DUI-Case-Evaluation.com or call 1-888-821-9446.  You will receive a free written case evaluation includes a very thorough review of every aspect of your case.  In addition, we will send you a free 30 page legal guide, DUI Answers.

Solid Dedicated Defense:  Over 90% of our practice is dedicated to representation of good people, like you, charged with DUI. If you retain our services, you will receive personal service, attention and answers to all of your questions. Unlike other attorneys who treat your case as part of an assembly line, I review every detail of your case with three specific goals for you: (1) avoid jail; (2) avoid a conviction, and (3) avoid a license suspension.

Knowledgeable and Experienced DUI Counsel:  As a defense attorney, former DUI prosecutor and former police officer, I have examined thousands of DUI cases from every possible perspective since 1990.  My advanced training and certification in administration of Field Sobriety Tests as well as blood and breath testing procedures help my associates and I know the techniques and procedures used by law enforcement.  We understand the weaknesses of those tests and procedures.  We are able to “read between the lines” of a police report and see important details other attorneys miss.

Answers and Advice: We are a full service DUI Defense firm. We are prepared to take your case to trial, contest evidence against you, assist you through the ARD program, or reach another acceptable resolution.  We are prepared to help you meet your goals.  Contact us today.

Harrisburg DUI Defense Attorneys

If you have been arrested for DUI in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, it is important that you receive the best defense. All too often a defendant may seek the lowest price attorney and say, 'I can't afford a good DUI Defense Attorney." Others will spend thousands of dollars unnecessarily to pay for experts who may not be helpful to your case.

A good DUI Attorney will fully and fairly evaluate a case before making any recommendation. Although you may be eligible for ARD, it may not be the best option for you. On the other hand, a trial may not be in your best interest.

At The Morgan Law Firm, we take every step to make sure your Harrisburg DUI is handled in the most cost-efficient manner possible. For a free evaluation, go to www.dui-case-evaluation.com

F. Dean Morgan, Esquire
www.CentralPennDUIDefense.html
1-888-821-9446

Being a DUI "Defense" Lawyer

It seems there are hundreds of attorneys who say they are "DUI Defense Attorneys." Many are criminal defense attorneys who believe that DUI is just like any other crime. The truth is that DUI is not "another crime." Unlike Robbery or Burglary, DUI is a criminal act that requires absolutely no intent. In addition, it is a crime wherein two people can do the exact some thing and be punished differently.

If my wife an I each have 5 beers, her BAC will be higher merely because she is smaller than me. Thus, if we both drive home and are arrested, she may fact punishment greater than mine. Is that fair? Of course not.

Other Attorneys do not even concern themselves with a defense. Within minutes, the word ARD is mentioned and they tell you what a great deal that is for you. In truth, ARD is not a good deal. ARD is a punitive. ARD not a gift and it is certainly not a goal. Every month I show up in court to see an attorney whom I recognize from the civil circuit sitting in criminal court. I think, sometimes out loud, is his client really getting their money's worth.

I am left with one inescapable conclusion. The best DUI Defense Attorneys seek to defend their clients against the charges. The best DUI Defense Attorneys fully and fairly evaluate cases to achieve the best possible results. The best DUI Defense Lawyers do not make a recommendation after the first few minutes of a conversation. Instead, being the best DUI Lawyer means that you look for every possible means of avoiding conviction.

I am reminded of a client, D.B. Mr. B. called me one day to talk about his case. He had called 4 other lawyers to discuss his options. Each told him the same thing.. He would have to plead guilty or enter the ARD Program. Mr. B. was surprised when I told him that I would likely win his case. I carefully explained the elements of the offense to him as well as the reason that I did not believe that he would be convicted. He hired me immediately.

Mr. B. later told me that not one other attorney asked him what subsection of the DUI law he had been charged with. This is a critical concern for me because I knew that the subsection makes a difference. Once I knew the subsection and the facts, I was prepared to win.

At the preliminary hearing, the DA agreed to drop the charges. While I cannot promise you that I will win your case. I can promise that I will make every effort to win before I even think about compromising.