The police have stepped up their efforts and are cracking down on all potential criminal activities. If you have been charged with a crime in Pennsylvania, you need a criminal defense attorney. Washington & Washington, P.C., can help you build a defense to reduce the charges, fines, jail time and other legal consequences you may face.
You need an attorney that knows how to fight for people’s rights. You need an attorney who will investigate your case to gather as much information as possible to get the charges against you dismissed or reduced. You need Attorney Richard Washington. He is a former Assistant District Attorney turned criminal defense lawyer. For nearly 25 years, he has been fighting for the rights of people while providing the highest standard of legal and ethical representation.
Some of the common criminal charges people face are:
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI) – DUI charges are very serious!!!! You can face jail time, fines, probation and license suspension. Your penalty depends on your criminal history, blood alcohol content level and whether anyone else was harmed or property was damaged.
- Underage Drinking or DUI – An underage drinking charge or DUI arrest may have a huge negative impact on you or your child’s future. There is zero tolerance for underage drinking and driving in Pennsylvania. The slightest trace of alcohol consumption or possession will likely result in an arrest for DUI. On top of the penalties of DUI, underage drivers may face significant fines and mandatory driver’s license suspension. In addition, it may affect college admission and future employment.
- Traffic Violations – These charges include running a stop sign or red light, passing a school bus with flashing lights, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, reckless driving, speeding, driving the wrong way, or improper passing. On top of the fines, the Department of Transportation may add points to your driving record. Each violation has a certain number of points. The more serious the traffic violation, the more points it will have. The more points you have on your driving record the more severe consequences you will face including having your driver’s license suspended.
- Violent Crimes – These charges include assault, homicide and sex crimes. If you are charged with a violent crime you face serious consequences including extensive jail time and possibly life in prison.
- Drug Trafficking – A drug trafficking charge is a serious of
fense. If you are arrested for possession with the intent to deliver drugs, you face serious penalties including prison time.Drug trafficking includes distributing, manufacturing, producing, or selling drugs. - Drug Possession – These charges include possession of an illegal or controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Common illegal drugs include: cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and prescription painkillers like Vicodin.The more dangerous drugs result in harsher sentences.
- Shoplifting – Taking merchandise without paying for it; altering, removing or changing price tags or labels; transferring merchandise into another container; or tampering with security devices are considered shoplifting. You may face jail time and large fines. Such conviction will be on your record and as a result may impact your employment, college admission and ability to rent apartments.
To properly defend these crimes, you must have a clear understanding of what the government must prove to convict a person of these offenses. Deciding to represent yourself against the police and district attorney is a serious mistake. Don’t wait to contact an attorney. The attorneys at Washington & Washington can help you fight these charges. Call and speak with an attorney 24 hours a day by dialing the toll free telephone number (800) 988-0158.