Plymouth Meeting DUI Lawyer

The Law Offices of Steven E. Kellis works with clients facing DUI charges in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Work with a Plymouth Meeting DUI lawyer as soon as you are charged with drunk driving and protect yourself from aggressive police and prosecutors who will try to punish you to the fullest extent possible.

The penalties you will face if convicted of intoxicated driving in Pennsylvania are serious, and depending on your blood alcohol content level and prior criminal record, it could be life-changing. 

Contact our Plymouth Meeting DUI defense attorneys now to begin your fight for justice.

DUI Stats for Plymouth Meeting, PA

Unfortunately, reduced travel during the COVID-19 pandemic did not lead to fewer alcohol-related fatalities on Pennsylvania roads.

Approximately 293 people died in alcohol-related crashes, only slightly less than the five-year high of 331 deaths in 2016. Other notable alcohol-related statistics for 2020 include:

• 89% of those killed in alcohol-related crashes were in the vehicle with the drunk driver
• 70% of the alcohol-related crashes occurred during evening and nighttime hours
• On average, 21 alcohol-related crashes occurred each day in Pennsylvania

We can break those statistics down even further by county. Montgomery County, where Plymouth Meeting is located, made the top 10 for two lists you don’t want to be on, as well as the most reported traffic crashes and most traffic-related fatalities. 

Sadly, alcohol-related traffic fatalities have not seen a steady decrease in Montgomery County. In 2020, eight people died in drunk driving collisions. The five-year high was 12 fatalities in 2018.

While there isn’t solid data regarding how many DUI arrests are made every year in the county, we can look at other statistics to infer how everyday driving under the influence is in the area.

One such statistic is the number of court-ordered Court Reporting Network (CRN) evaluations. In nearly every DUI case, CRN evaluations are recommended, and they lead to a preliminary hearing. On average, there are 2,751 CRNs annually in Montgomery County.

Also, Pennsylvania State Police Troop T helps local police protect the roads of Montgomery County. In 2020, Troop T made 225 DUI arrests, up from 167 in 2018.

Looking at Pennsylvania as a whole, police made 22,139 DUI arrests in 2020, down 17% from 2019 but still representing a concerningly high number of drunk drivers on PA roads.

Were you pulled over for drunk driving in Plymouth Meeting, PA?

Your DUI defense starts as soon as you are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, and you must contact a lawyer as soon as you can. It is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content of over 0.08 percent. In Pennsylvania, additional criminal penalties can apply to driving with higher BAC levels.

Our team will review every detail of your case and attempt to expose weaknesses in the prosecution’s case that could help you earn a better outcome. Our Plymouth Meeting DUI lawyer understands the potential problems associated with the following:

• Blood and breath testing
• Field sobriety tests
• Rights violations
• Inadequate cause for stopping or arresting a suspect
• Other legal issues that could lead to case dismissal or reduced charges

Work With a Plymouth Meeting DUI Lawyer to Have Your Charges Reduced or Dismissed

After you or a loved one has been charged with a drunk driving offense, you need to act fast to guard against criminal penalties. Intoxicated driving cases can be time-sensitive, and failing to act swiftly to secure capable representation could result in unnecessary fines, license suspension, or even jail time.

If you were arrested for DUI in Plymouth Meeting or elsewhere in Montgomery County, contact Mr. Kellis for a free, no-obligation case consultation.

Our Montgomery County, PA DUI defense attorneys understand drunk driving laws and can guide you through the complex and challenging legal issues affecting your case. Mr. Kellis has extensive experience working in drunk driving cases and, with experience as a former DUI prosecutor, can deliver valuable knowledge concerning the strategies that will be used against you.

Contact Our Plymouth Meeting DUI Lawyer Today

Call (215) 977- 4183 for a free initial consultation, or contact our DUI law firm online. Pennsylvania DUI attorney Steven E. Kellis will provide you with a free, no-obligation consultation that will reveal valuable information that could steer the case in your favor.

Don’t hesitate to contact a law firm that devotes its entire practice to DUI defense; gain an edge in your case by enlisting Steven Kellis.