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Pennsylvania DUI / DAI Lawyer



Philadelphia, PA DUI / DAI Lawyer

1515 Market Street
Suite 1020
Philadelphia, PA 19102


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(215) 732-0460
(215) 569-8333
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Philadelphia Pennsylvania DUI Lawyers Scarpello & LaTour

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(215) 732-0460

Philadelphia Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer

Law Office of Scarpello & LaTour
1515 Market Street
Suite 1020
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Philadelphia DUI Lawyers

Pennsylvania changed its DUI law in 2004 and increased the penalties, especially for second and subsequent offenders. If you were arrested with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of .10 to .159, you are looking at mandatory minimum jail time of 48 hours for a first offense or 72 hours if you refuse the breath test. If this is your second offense, you will be sentenced to a minimum of 60 days in jail. Whether this is your first or second offense, you also face a 12-month suspension of your driver’s license and up to $5,000 in fines.

A DUI / DWI conviction can have a devastating effect on your life. That’s why we offer a free initial consultation to explain your options in simple, easy-to-understand language.

There are many ways to defend a DUI charge:

  • The stop can be challenged. In Philadelphia, people get pulled over for a variety of reasons, some of them legitimate, some of them not. If police made an illegal stop in your case, the DWI charge may be dismissed.
  • If you made any statements to police at the time of your arrest, we can seek to suppress those statements. One of the first questions the police ask people after pulling them over on suspicion of drunk driving is "Have you been drinking?" You don’t have to answer this question. However, most people make the mistake of answering, "One or two drinks." While that answer doesn’t prove anything, it’s always good evidence for the prosecution when you have admitted you were drinking.
  • Breathalyzer evidence can be challenged in court. A DUI attorney can check the calibration of the breathalyzer machine as well as the timing of when you were given the test to determine if the results are accurate.

There are two parts to any DUI / DWI charge. The State has to prove not only that you were drunk, but also that you were drunk to the extent that it prevented you from safely operating a motor vehicle. Just because you blew a certain BAC on a breathalyzer machine doesn’t mean you were incapable of driving. The State will try to introduce evidence from the field sobriety test to show that you could not safely operate a motor vehicle. However, the field sobriety test is a joke. Most field sobriety tests are so difficult that no one could pass them stone cold sober. We have defended clients who were asked to recite the alphabet backwards, starting from the letter M.

The reality is that a police officer’s job is to arrest people. However, just because you were arrested doesn’t mean the State can prove their case.

Pierre LaTour 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 
phone (215) 732-0460
fax (215) 732-2072
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Philadelphia criminal defense lawyer Pierre LaTour defends people who are charged with DUI/DWI, drug possession with intent to deliver (PWID), drug conspiracy, committing a crime with a real or fake handgun, possession of a handgun without a license, sex crimes, assault, homicide, embezzlement, and other charges. The lawyer handles cases not only in Philadelphia but in Doylestown, Media, and Norristown, as well in as communities in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. The defense lawyer handles federal crimes and serious charges such as homicide throughout Pennsylvania, including Harrisburg and Johnstown.

Mr. LaTour is a former Philadelphia District Attorney who tried hundreds of criminal cases as a prosecutor from 1998 to 2003. His experience as a District Attorney helps him know what arguments are effective in trials before judges and juries in Philadelphia. His experience as a former District Attorney also helps him negotiate favorable plea bargains for his clients.

One thing that sets Mr. LaTour apart from other criminal defense lawyers in Philadelphia is his willingness and ability to try cases.
Areas of Practice:
Criminal Law
DUI/DWI
Traffic Violations
White Collar Crimes
Drug Offenses
Homicide/Assault
Sex Crimes/Rape
Guns/Weapons Charges
Robbery/Burglary
Car Theft
Probation/Parole Violations
Drug Charges
Possession/Manufacturing of Drugs
Drug Conspiracy
Sexual Assault
Internet Child Pornography
Vehicular Homicide
Bar Admissions:
Pennsylvania, 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2003
Education:
American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 1998
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude


Union College, Schenectady, New York, 1992
B.A.
Honors: Cum Laude
Major:  Political Science
Previous Organization Name:
Pierre Latour III

Criminal defense attorney Pierre LaTour represents clients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas such as Doylestown, Media, Norristown, Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, and Montgomery County.

Josh Scarpello 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
 
phone (215) 563-3747
fax (215) 569-8333
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Philadelphia criminal defense lawyer Josh Scarpello defends people who are charged with DUI/DWI, drug possession with intent to deliver (PWID), drug conspiracy, committing a crime with a real or fake handgun, possession of a handgun without a license, sex crimes, assault, homicide, embezzlement, and other charges. The lawyer handles cases not only in Philadelphia but in Doylestown, Media, and Norristown, as well in as communities in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. The defense lawyer handles federal crimes and serious charges such as homicide throughout Pennsylvania, including Harrisburg and Johnstown.

Mr. Scarpello attended Temple University’s Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia.  While at Temple, he was a member of Temple’s Environmental Law Journal and a member of Temple’s National Trial Team.  Mr. Scarpello’s team won the American Trial Lawyers’ Association National Trial Competition in 1998.

Mr. Scarpello interned for the Honorable Charles R. Weiner, Senior Judge for the United States District Court in Pennsylvania’s Eastern District.  In addition, Mr. Scarpello interned at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. Following law school, Mr. Scarpello took a position as an assistant district attorney under the Honorable Lynne Abraham.  He worked in the District Attorney’s Office from 1998 until 2003.  Mr. Scarpello handled thousands of cases as a prosecutor and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of Philadelphians.

In 2005, Mr. Scarpello opened his own law practice, specializing in criminal defense and personal injury.  In 2008 he combined his practice with colleague Pierre La Tour to better serve his clients.

Mr. Scarpello is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.  He is an active member of the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Bar Associations and the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  Mr. Scarpello is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Areas of Practice:
Criminal Law
DUI/DWI
Traffic Violations
White Collar Crimes
Drug Offenses
Homicide/Assault
Sex Crimes/Rape
Guns/Weapons Charges
Robbery/Burglary
Car Theft
Probation/Parole Violations
Drug Charges
Possession/Manufacturing of Drugs
Drug Conspiracy
Sexual Assault
Internet Child Pornography
Vehicular Homicide
Bar Admissions:
Pennsylvania, 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2003
Education:
Temple University’s Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia

Criminal defense attorney Josh Scarpello represent clients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas such as Doylestown, Media, Norristown, Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, and Montgomery County.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

  • TYPE OF CASES MY FIRM HANDLES
    I handle many types of criminal cases including Drinking and Driving (DUI/DWI) and Traffic Offenses.
  • YOU SHOULD HIRE ME IF:
    You want an experienced trial attorney who will personally handle your file. I will not hesitate to go to trial on your case; that decision, however, will ultimately be yours.
  • IF YOU WANT TO TELL MY LAW FIRM ABOUT YOUR SITUATION YOU SHOULD:
    I will  personally communicate with you. If I am in Court when you call, you can leave a message with my receptionist. I personally guarantee you will hear back from me in 24-hours or less. My office phone is (215) 732-0460
  • MY CLIENTS WILL TELL YOU THAT:
    My level of experience, knowledge of the law, and personal familiarity with the judges, prosecutors, and system is a great advantage. In addition, my personal and regular contact with clients, availability and involvement with every aspect of the case allows me to obtain the most favorable results.
  • MY PHILOSOPHY ON HOW I APPROACH  EACH CASES IS:
    Depending on the type of case I like to find out as much as I can about the facts of the case and talk to anyone who can help our defense. At that time we can discuss our options. The stronger our defense appears to the prosecutor, the better our chances are of getting a favorable result.
  • IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MY FIRM YOU SHOULD:
    Call for a consultation at (215) 732-0460, during which I can answer all of your questions..