After a DUI conviction, it can feel like your life is over. Between paying on fines, a new criminal record, and no license, it is easy to feel isolated and alone. PA offers programs for those with DUI convictions to reduce the penalties, including an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) and the ignition interlock device (IID). The ARD program includes a driver’s safety program, drug and alcohol evaluation, any necessary drug and alcohol treatments, and court supervision. After the program, the court can decide to dismiss the charge.
The IID restores some driving rights back to you after conviction. In some cases, an IID is mandatory after a license is reinstated. Contact Attorney Tim Burns in Ebensburg, PA, to learn more about your rights after a DUI conviction in Central PA.