Warminster Township Criminal Defense Lawyer

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Running into the police in Warminster Township isn’t always a pleasant experience. Were you breaking any laws? What did the officer see? Could you face jail time?

Don’t wait to reach out to a Bucks County criminal defense lawyer to answer any of your questions and start building your case. Make sure not to answer any questions until you’ve spoken to a lawyer.

If you’re charged with a crime, you could be facing heavy fines, jail time, roadblocks in your career or adverse effects in your personal life. Call Fienman Defense today at (215) 345-4284 to speak with a staff member and set up a free consultation. The sooner that you contact a lawyer, the better your chances are for a successful outcome in the courts.

DUI Charges in Warminster

Pennsylvania takes drunk driving seriously. Police are on the lookout for drivers who are swerving, weaving between lanes, driving well under the speed limit or coming close to other objects. If they pull you over and you show signs of impairment like slurred speech or glossy eyes, you’ll likely be asked to perform a field sobriety test and a chemical test. If you refuse, your license could be suspended for at least a year.

Your blood alcohol content (BAC) will impact the classification of your DUI charge, as well as the severity of the penalties you face. These will also increase depending on how many DUIs you’ve been convicted of over the last 10 years.

If your BAC was between .08-.099: The first offense is penalized by up to six months probation and a $300 fine, and the fourth offense is worth up to six months in jail and a fine up to $5,000.
If your BAC was between .10-.159: The first offense is punishable by up to six months in jail and up to $5,000 in fines. The fourth offense could be five years in jail and $10,000 in fines.
If your BAC was .16 or higher: The first offense is punishable by up to six months in jail and up to $5,000 in fines. The fourth offense could be five years in jail and $10,000 in fines.

Domestic Violence in Warminster

When you’ve been charged with domestic violence or another criminal activity, you can feel isolated, hopeless and lost. By their nature, these charges separate you from the people you are closest to. Stigma might also separate you from your friends, and if the charge ends up on your record, future employers might hesitate before giving you a job.

If you’re charged with domestic violence, you could be sentenced to prison, separated from your children and have a protection from abuse (PFA) order placed on you for three years. Even if the victim asks them to drop the case, the courts will usually pursue a conviction anyway.

Juvenile Crime in Warminster

If you’re son or daughter is arrested in Warminster, he or she will be at the mercy of the Pennsylvania juvenile court system. These courts are often unforgiving, and the repercussions of the final decision can often follow the live of the youths charged and their families forever. Having strong legal representation is the best way to protect your child from the juvenile system. The legal team at Fienman Defense can handle a number of juvenile crimes, including:

Drug Offenses

If you’re caught illegally possessing or selling drugs like marijuana, OxyContin, cocaine, Adderall or anabolic steroids, you could face:

Juvenile detention
Probation
Fines
House arrest
Curfew
Fake ID

Any kind of identification that has false information about your name or age, even if there is no photo, is a fake ID in Pennsylvania. It’s illegal to:

Carry a fake ID
Use a fake ID to attempt to buy alcohol
Tell someone else you are over 21 to get them to buy you alcohol