PENNSYLVANIA'S ARD PROGRAM
How to Get Into the ARD Program After a DUI
If you've been charged with a DUI or criminal offense, you're probably wanting to stay out of jail, avoid having a criminal record, and to minimize financial and other consequences.
Can You Avoid a Conviction Altogether?
Our DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers may be able to help you avoid a conviction by:
- Persuading the police and prosecution not to file charges in the first place;
- Persuading the police and prosecution to withdraw all charges;
- Persuading a magisterial judge at a preliminary hearing to dismiss all charges;
- Getting evidence suppressed (thrown out) leading to the dismissal of charges;
- Obtaining a "not guilty" verdict at trial; or
- Getting you admitted into the ARD Program.
What is the ARD Program?
Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition or ARD for short is a fantastic program that Attorney Travis may be able to gain your entry into, for a DUI or other non-violent criminal offense. It is generally a one-time opportunity which means if you have had a prior ARD admittance, you likely will not be eligible to gain entry into the program on new DUI or criminal charges. One important exception is if ten (10) or more years have passed since your last ARD admittance, Attorney Travis may be able to get you into the ARD program again.
ARD is a non-conviction disposition.
Attorney Travis tells our clients that he will do all of the talking during court hearings. Our clients never plead guilty. In DUI cases, ARD typically includes probation for twelve (12) months or less, completion of DUI Safe Training classes, court costs and a short drivers license suspension. We also regularly win entry into ARD for our clients in Boating Under the Influence (BUI) cases. In these cases, your driver’s license is not suspended. A suspension of watercraft operation privileges is imposed instead.
Once you complete the ARD program, you earn full expungement of your record in relation to that case.
The notation of criminal arrest and fingerprint records, and all photograhs are “wiped clean” from your record. This can be a career-saver for many people including young students in college, nurses, teachers, medical doctors, licensed professionals, people who need a clean record for government clearances, and the like. Each county in Pennsylvania has different rules that apply to the ARD program. Attorney Travis regularly wins entry into ARD for our clients in the counties of Erie, Crawford, Warren, McKean, Forest and Venango. Admission into the ARD program is completely at the discretion of the District Attorney (prosecutor), so it is critical that you hire Attorney Grant C. Travis to represent you in your case.
Can the ARD Program be Used for Criminal Charges?
Contact Our DUI Defense Lawyers
Avoid jail time, a criminal record, fines and other consequences of a DUI conviction. See if your DUI Case is eligible for admission into Pennsylvania's Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program.
How Do I Prove My Injuries After a Car Accident?
Reporting the accident is vital so that police and first responders arrive at the scene, giving evidence that your collision occurred. You can obtain a copy of the police report at the location or later by requesting it. You will be transported to a hospital for further attention if your injuries are serious. Even if minor injuries occur, you can still go to the hospital to be checked out, which is something you should do.
Not feeling any pain or other physical problems? Remember that symptoms of some potentially serious injuries are delayed or masked because of shock and adrenaline rush. You should still get checked out to establish a record that you sought medical attention for possible injuries. Don’t tell responding police or fire personnel that you’re fine. This may make it more challenging to place an injury claim later.
How Do I Investigate Nursing Home Abuse?
According to the National Council on Aging, one out of every 10 older Americans has been subjected to some form of abuse. Because we want to protect our loved ones who are living in nursing homes, knowing the signs of abuse is important, so it can be reported and investigated. This is especially important since many cases of elder abuse are never reported. When family members know the signs to look for, they can be proactive in preventing these types of harm to their loved ones.
How Is Drug Testing for Marijuana Performed in Pennsylvania?
A number of cities in Pennsylvania have decriminalized the use of marijuana, but that doesn’t mean it’s legal. Driving under the influence of marijuana is completely different and viewed as impaired motoring. A driver who tests positive for any amount at all can end up being charged with DUI, even if you have a prescription for it from your doctor to treat your medical condition because Pennsylvania is a no-tolerance state.
* THE TRAVIS LAW FIRM, P.C., only handles cases involving Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Workers’ Compensation, DUI, and Criminal Defense.
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