Case Results

When a man from Wilmington, Delaware was charged with a DUI involving property damage in Pennsylvania, the outlook looked bleak. Pennsylvania punishes drunk driving offenses with very stiff penalties including large fines, mandatory jail sentences, and lengthy license suspensions. Because this individual was worried about such extreme repercussions, he contacted highly-skilled Philadelphia DUI defense attorney Michael Fienman, who has a reputation for getting favorable results in difficult circumstances throughout the state.

Attorney Fienman saw an opportunity to help his client and set to work to find the best possible outcome.  Once he reviewed the facts and discussed the situation with the prosecution, attorney Fienman successfully facilitated the man’s enrollment in the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition, or ARD program. ARD participation required the man to attend a few classes and paying some fines and costs. A 60-day license suspension was imposed but it only applied to driving within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Mr. Fienman’s client was able to retain driving privileges in his home state. Furthermore, after successful completion of the ARD program, the man is eligible to have the entire incident expunged from his record.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.