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What is ARD?

DUI Lawyer ARD Bucks County

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance for the first time, Pennsylvania's unique Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program — also called the ARD program — may be an option for you. As your DUI ARD lawyer in Bucks County, I can help you through it. I can help you understand the ARD Program in Bucks County.

The Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program in Doylestown is not for everyone. It depends on the strength of the case against you along with many other legal factors. The Law Firm of Sharif N. Abaza will communicate very clearly what you can expect and whether ARD is the appropriate option for you and whether or not you need an ARD lawyer in Bucks County to learn more about the ARD program Bucks County.

What does ARD mean and why is an ARD lawyer important?

Accelerated: It is designed to get an offender the help they need quickly, in an effort to prevent future offenses.

Rehabilitative: The focus is not on punishing you, but on providing rehabilitation through alcohol education courses and treatment.

Disposition: Your license will be suspended, but generally for a shorter period than is required if you have been convicted of DUI. You may also be required to perform community service.

Admission to the ARD Program in Bucks County is at the discretion of the District Attorney of the county in which you were arrested for DUI. If you lack familiarity with the criminal justice system, legal assistance with this process is advisable. It is essential that your effort to enter the ARD program in Bucks County be facilitated properly.

Consult with Sharif Abaza, an experienced DUI lawyer in Bucks County and former Deputy District Attorney, in the early stages of your case to ensure you understand your rights and to evaluate any potential trial issues and before the applying for the ARD program.

Many people consider ARD an opportunity to make a "fresh start" or to get a "second chance" after they made the bad choice to drink and drive. If you complete the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program successfully, charges can be dismissed and the record of your case can be expunged. In this age of employment background checks, it could mean the difference between advancing and derailing a career.

The Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program is not a "get out of jail free" card. It is important that you are serious about completing the requirements. Failure to comply with all of the rules and conditions can have very serious consequences. For example, if you fail to attend the mandatory alcohol education courses, you will be removed from the ARD Program and the District Attorney will have your case put back on the trial list with the original charges. Also know that if you are arrested for DUI at any time within the following ten years, you will be considered to have a prior conviction and face increased mandatory sentence requirements.

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