Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, DUI Attorney
For most people, the criminal charge of DUI/DWI/DAI ("Driving After Imbibing") raises instant concern over the effect a guilty verdict could have on driving privileges, employment opportunities, and family relationships. But even if you are charged, you still have rights - the right to remain silent, the right to an administrative hearing, and the right to an attorney. So if you or a loved one is arrested for DUI, you deserve a lawyer who can answer all your questions, examine every aspect of your arrest and testing, and who will seek to minimize the penalties.
Harry J. Cancelmi has over 30 years' experience in criminal law. As a longtime defense attorney, he is well-grounded in the details of DUI statutes and intimately familiar with local court procedures. He can ease your concerns by providing personalized DUI representation in Southwestern Pennsylvania: a comprehensive DUI defense that includes handling all legal matters connected to your case.
Procedural errors in your favor
With all the arrest procedures and evidence handling involved with drunk driving cases, there is a chance that procedural errors will be made, and a good attorney will instantly see any holes in the prosecution's case. Harry J. Cancelmi is the lawyer to contact. He will carefully check the records with these questions in mind:
- Was the arrest made correctly?
- Was the evidence properly collected and reviewed?
- Were the breathalyzer or intoxilyzer and other tests, such as blood testing, correctly administered?
- Were rights read to the person who was arrested?
He will examine and evaluate any piece of a DUI case that can be challenged or suppressed.
Minimizing the penalties
Even in cases where a conviction looks likely,Harry J. Cancelmi may be able to minimize or reduce the penalty and the impact of the conviction.
One viable option for first-time offenders is the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition process (ARD), a program where the charge can be dismissed if a probationary period is successfully completed. In these cases, a motion for expungement is also possible - where the conviction is removed from an individual's records after he or she has completed ARD probation - but it may require a separate motion.
To learn about all your options after a DUI arrest, your most important strategy is to timely contact an experienced attorney.
Harry J. Cancelmi
Attorney at Law
54 North Morris St., Suite 1
Waynesburg, PA 15370-1338
Phone: 724-852-2427
Fax: 724-852-2682