Hershey DUI Lawyer: Aggressive Defense When Your Future Is On The Line
Last updated on October 19, 2026
After a driving under the influence (DUI) arrest in Hershey, your license and record are at risk. Whether you are a local or a visitor to the area, you need a lawyer who knows Pennsylvania DUI law. When you work with our firm, the Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC, your case will be handled by our founder, an attorney with over 35 years of experience. He wrote Pennsylvania DUI Defense, a manual on defense strategies for drunk driving cases in the state.
Deadlines And Disappearing Evidence After A Hershey DUI Arrest
When you don’t respond quickly to a legal charge, time works against you. If you refused a chemical test, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) can suspend your license, and you usually get 30 days from the notice’s mailing date to appeal.
Evidence can vanish, too: Dash camera footage, booking video and breath machine accuracy records. The sooner your lawyer asks for them, the more evidence survives.
The Attorney Who Wrote Pennsylvania DUI Defense
Our founder, attorney Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., has handled over 5,000 DUI cases. A former Marine, he is certified as a criminal trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA).
His book explains how prosecutors charge DUI cases across Pennsylvania and how lawyers fight them. He brings that skill to every Dauphin County case our firm represents, challenging the traffic stop, sobriety tests and chemical tests.
What A DUI Conviction Can Cost You In Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania grades DUI charges by blood alcohol content, and penalties climb with every prior offense. A first offense carries these consequences:
- General impairment (.08% to .099%): Six months of probation, a $300 fine and alcohol safety classes, with no license suspension
- High rate (.10% to .159%): Forty-eight hours to six months in jail, a $500 to $5,000 fine and a 12-month license suspension
- Highest rate (.16% or higher, or drugs): Seventy-two hours to six months in jail, a $1,000 to $5,000 fine and a 12-month license suspension
Many people assume a first offense is not worth fighting, but a conviction leaves a criminal record that can surface on background checks for years. Our DUI attorney in Hershey can seek to keep your record clear.
Get A Free 24/7 Consultation Before Key Deadlines Pass
If you refused testing, your 30-day appeal window may already be running. Call 717-985-8595 24/7 for a free, confidential consultation. Our drunk driving lawyer will review your arrest and explain your options. You can request your consultation online. We represent drivers charged throughout Dauphin County.
