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Stephanie M Morris
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Attorney answers:

  1. Forest Dean Morgan
  2. Adam D. Zucker
  3. Stephanie M Morris
  4. Nathan Weeks

The officer's video showed that I passed my Field Sobriety Tests and my driving was perfect. Can I still be arrested for DUI?

Asked by a user in Bradford, PA - almost 2 years ago.

Ask your attorney if he intends to challenge whether the officer had probable cause to stop you in the first place. Its not clear why you were stopped, based upon your question. If the officer did not have probable cause to stop (ie. crossing the lines, speeding, accident, ran a red light, etc..) then he may be able to have the case dismissed. I agree with the previous answers, that it depends on the evidence. However, if you are ARD eligible you really want to consider the risks you will...

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Attorney answers:

  1. Cary Bartlow Hall
  2. Stephanie M Morris
  3. Kevin Feeney
  4. Nathan Weeks

I was charged for DUI 1st off and speeding 82 MPH in a 55 MPH ZONE. I accept the DUI but not the speed.

Asked by a user in Allentown, PA - almost 2 years ago.

I agree with Mr. Weeks and Mr. Hall but would add that you should hire an attorney to negotiate the speed down or have it dropped at the preliminary hearing phase. Hopefully you are eligible for the ARD program. Good luck!