The period is 10 years. By statute, you will only be given ARD one time. Contact local counsel.

What can we do?

There may be a defense to the charge. You should contact a local criminal defense attorney to discuss all options and the consequences of a plea...

Is this my first or second offense?

If you are not ARD eligible (which it looks like you are ineligible) and seek to plead guilty after reviewing the evidence with an experienced...

There are some options but a big concern would be for a probation/parole violations. Contact a local attorney.

What should I do next did not get test results from blood work yet & how long does it take for the blood test results

Depending on when your last drink was, there is a chance that your blood alcohol content is less than .08. The blood results may take 4-8 weeks....

What kinds of punishment will i receive? First time violating

If it was prerelease, you could be facing escape charges for leaving on top of parole violation.

Do the costs/fines must be paid even though it is not listed in the DL Restoration Letter? Is there a statute of limitations?

The restoration letter sets forth only what you need to do to get your license returned. It has nothing to do with the order of the court ordering...

How can this help me get the charges either dropped or further minimized

You do not provide what charges you face. There could be a good defense argument that is far better than the officer did not provide you with...

Question is stated above

I suggest he look at the language of the question. If it says conviction, the answer is the date he was found guilty or plead guilty. However, if...

I have drug charges. My attorney said he'd call the da before the preliminary hearing he said the da waived it. If and why?

There is not enough information to make any comments. Das usually dint waive charges, the defendant waibes the preliminary hearing if that is what...