A DUI conviction can have a negative effect on more than just an individual’s permanent record. A conviction may prevent a person from being hired for a job where any type of driving is required. It can also be a reason why jobs around children, or jobs in the medical profession, may be impossible to secure. Employers may see a conviction as a reflection of a potential employee’s personality, even though it may have happened just one time. When trying to move forward, it may be necessary to have it expunged from one’s record. DUI Lawyers Lebanon County PA can assist with removing a DUI conviction from a permanent record or provide representation in a court case.
DUI
A DUI, or driving under the influence, refers to driving while having alcohol or drugs in one’s system. If a person is pulled over by the police, a test will be performed to determine how much of impairment the individual has. In order to still be legal, the amount of blood alcohol concentration must be less than .08%. This is the set limit in all of the 50 states in the U.S.
DUI Under 21
When a young person incurs a DUI under the age of 21, in Pennsylvania, it can have a severe impact. For minors, any amount over .02% is considered too much. The court will revoke the driver’s license of a minor who is convicted, as this is mandatory. The court may also impose a fine of up to $500. In order to fight a charge of DUI, it’s important to be represented in court by an assertive lawyer who is familiar with defending DUI cases. The Law Offices of Melissa R. Montgomery understand how the law works in the case of minors and can be proactive on a client’s behalf.
Being charged with a DUI can be devastating, but being convicted of a DUI can have serious consequences. It can take years before an individual can go before the court to have it removed from the record. DUI Lawyers Lebanon County PA understands the process of fighting a conviction and can provide representation in court if it’s needed.
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