Centre County Pennsylvania DWI Lawyers

The offense of drunk driving in Pennsylvania is called driving under the influence. It can also be referred to as driving while intoxicated or DWI. If you have been arrested for driving while intoxicated in Pennsylvania, it is important to speak with a qualified PA DWI defense attorney as quickly as possible.

An attorney who practices drunk driving defense, has experience with the DWI court system and has knowledge of Pennsylvania DWI laws can provide you with the legal counsel you need and deserve. It may be possible to have the charges and penalties reduced, or, in certain cases, dismissed.

Being found guilty of drunk driving in Centre County, Pennsylvania could bring significant financial, legal and social consequences. You could be sentenced to a mandatory jail time, be required to pay steep fines and lose your driver's license. If convicted, you would have a criminal arrest record, which could impact your existing job or make it difficult to find future employment.

The severity of the penalties is based on a number of factors, and can be severe if you have any prior DWI convictions or had an elevated blood alcohol content at the time of arrest.

Time is critical during the defense of a Pennsylvania DWI and the impact of a conviction can impact you and your family for a long time, so seek legal guidance immediately.

The law firm of Colgan Marzzacco, LLC offers a free initial consultation during which the attorneys will provide you with a full and fair assessment of your rights and legal options. While each case is different and no results can be guaranteed, Colgan Marzzacco, LLC will outline their track record and experience in DWI defense. To schedule a meeting, call toll free 1-800-615-0115 or fill out the form to the left.

However difficult the situation may seem, you still have rights. The first opportunity you have to exercise those rights and challenge the charges filed against you is during the Preliminary Hearing before the Magisterial District Judge.

During this first court appearance, State College PA DWI Attorneys Colgan Marzzacco, LLC can determine the strength of the prosecution's case and start building the most appropriate defense. Even if your case cannot be satisfactorily resolved during the Preliminary Hearing, information can be gathered to your benefit, such as questions about probable cause for the initial traffic stop, the proper administration of a blood or breath test, testing equipment maintenance records, and whether the arrest followed all police procedures and regulations.

To have an aggressive defense strategy in place before the Preliminary Hearing, contact the Centre County DWI Lawyers with Colgan Marzzacco, LLC now.

State College DWI Lawyers Colgan Marzzacco, LLC practice criminal law with a focus on Pennsylvania DWI defense. Attorney Shawn M. Curry has represented clients accused of driving while intoxicated in PA in more than 20 counties throughout the state at all case levels, including preliminary hearings, trials and appeal.

Attorney Curry is permitted to practice law before all Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas, as well as the U.S. District Court to the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Mr. Curry earned an undergraduate degree from The Pennsylvania State University and a juris doctorate from the Widener University School of Law. He has worked in the public and private sectors as an intern, clerk, and attorney serving and representing clients.

In addition to courtroom experience, Attorney Curry has maintained relevant legal training by attending national DWI defense related seminars and conventions. He has served as a faculty member teaching trial advocacy skills at Widener University School of Law's Intensive Trial Advocacy Program. Attorney Curry is certified as an Instructor in Standard Field Sobriety Testing and as an Evidentiary Breath Test Technician in DWI cases.

An arrest for DWI in Pennsylvania is a serious matter that needs to be addressed immediately. To schedule a free, no obligation meeting with Centre County DWI Attorneys Colgan Marzzacco, LLC fill out the consultation request form to the left or call 1-800-615-0115. All inquiries receive attention 24 hours a day, seven days a week.