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The ARD Program in Montgomery County, PA
If you have been charged with DUI in Montgomery County, PA, you are probably wondering what options, if any, you have. Luckily, if you are a first-time DUI offender in Pennsylvania, you may be eligible for ARD probation. All Pennsylvania counties, including Montgomery County, have local rules that govern the ARD process. You should consult an experienced Montgomery County, PA DUI lawyer as soon as possible following your arrest to determine whether you meet the ARD program requirements and whether ARD is the right approach for resolving your PA DUI charge.
ARD Eligibility Considerations in Montgomery County, PA
Certain conditions can prevent an individual charged with PA DUI from entering the Montgomery County, PA ARD program, and those include the following:
The offender has been found guilty of or accepted Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition for a DUI within ten (10) years of the date of the current offense unless the charge was for an ungraded misdemeanor under 75 Pa.C.S. 3802(a)(2) and was the offender’s first offense under 75 Pa.C.S. 3802. Click PA DUI Law to learn more about the DUI statute in PA.
An accident occurred in connection with the events surrounding the current PA DUI offense and an individual other than the offender was killed or suffered serious bodily injury as a result of the accident; or
There was a passenger under 14 years of age in the motor vehicle the offender was operating.
These 3 criteria are only minimum criteria, and a PA District Attorney is free to establish more stringent criteria for recommending offenders into the Pennsylvania ARD program.
Other Consequences
Court Reporting Network (CRN) Evaluation. The CRN evaluation takes 45 minutes to 1 hour and is required for all DUI offenders in Pennsylvania. The purpose of the CRN evaluation is to determine if the individual should be referred for more comprehensive drug and alcohol assessment. More information for Pennsylvania, CRN Evaluation can be found here: https://www.montcopa.org/1203/Court-Reporting-Network-CRN-Evaluation
Alcohol Highway Safety School. The purpose of this 12.5 hour class is to provide individuals with information about drugs and alcohol and their effects on judgment and metabolism, addiction, and highway safety. The cost is $200.00. More information for Pennsylvania, AHSS services can be found here: https://www.montcopa.org/1205/Alcohol-Highway-Safety-School-AHSS.
Drug and Alcohol Assessment. A full drug and alcohol assessment may be court ordered or recommended from the CRN results. More information for Pennsylvania, Drug and Alcohol Treatment can be found here: https://www.montcopa.org/1204/Drug-and-Alcohol-Treatment
Community Service. Individuals may be required to perform up to 150 hours of community service.
ARD Lawyers in Montgomery County, PA
The knowledgeable ARD and DUI lawyers at The Martin Law Firm, located in Montgomery County, PA, represent those charged with DUI, drug possession, and other criminal matters.
Our experienced Montgomery County ARD lawyers have helped many clients successfully enter and complete the Montgomery County ARD program, allowing them to have a fresh start following their arrest. Contact a Montgomery County, PA ARD lawyer today at (215) 646-3980 for a free case evaluation.
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