It should come as a little surprise the charge of DUI in Erie PA is impacting especially given that Driving Under the Influence represents the misdemeanor offense individuals are most likely to face at some point in their lifetime. Even the most law abiding and upstanding members of this community can, depending in some instances on circumstances beyond their control, be put in a position where they will be charged with DUI. The reason that is the case is very simple. Nearly everyone drinks alcohol, and at some point nearly everyone who drinks is going to drive at a time and location where a police officer is going to believe they’re impaired.
Notice: I highlighted the word believe. The reason I did that is because not all Driving Under the Influence charges are created equal. Some are the byproduct of over aggressive police officers.
When that is the case you need an attorney who understands all the nuances of:
All of these possible issues and more can be the difference between a conviction and long license suspension and the case being thrown out altogether.
You need an experienced DUI Lawyer in Erie PA who understands the nuance of all those issues. A DUI attorney that spent nearly six years on the other side as a prosecutor is an ideal individual to hold law enforcement to the task.
I was fortunate to serve as an Assistant District Attorney in Erie County from August 2009 until January 2015. In that position, among numerous other duties and experiences, I prosecuted approximately sixty jury trials to verdict, securing a conviction in a high percentage of cases. These jury trials consisted of defendants charged with, among other more minor offenses, Driving Under the Influence, Homicide, Robbery, Firearm Possession, Felony Drug Possession and Delivery, Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, and Theft. While serving as a prosecutor I interacted on a daily basis with all members of law enforcement and the judiciary at both the Magisterial District Judge and Common Pleas Court level.
This significant and detailed experience as a prosecutor has allowed me to get tremendous results for my clients because, quite frankly, I’ve been in the shoes of the representative from the Commonwealth. This gives me tremendous insight into the appropriate approach regardless of the unique circumstances of your case. This extensive experience as a prosecutor has put a unique skill set and combination of experiences at my fingertips when representing future clients. As a result, I look forward to having the opportunity to sit down with you, talk about your case, and show you how I can put my skills and experience to work for you.