ARD DUI Revocations Attorneys in Lancaster, PA

At Chieppor & Egner Law, our Lancaster DUI defense attorneys specialize in ARD DUI revocations and related driver’s license issues. Because ARD revocations often stem from underlying DUI charges, our attorneys also handle DUI defense cases for drivers facing criminal and PennDOT consequences in Lancaster.

ARD, the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program, can offer first-time DUI offenders a way to resolve charges without a conviction. However, failing to comply with the program’s terms, or misunderstanding how ARD interacts with DUI law, can result in revocation and exposure to serious criminal and administrative consequences.

What Is ARD?

ARD is a pre-trial diversionary program offered in Pennsylvania for eligible first-time offenders. If accepted into ARD, you agree to complete conditions like:

• Alcohol/drug evaluations
• Highway safety classes
• Community service
• Probation/supervision
• Payment of fines and fees

Successful completion usually leads to dismissal of DUI charges and eligibility for expungement.

Why ARD Matters, and What Revocation Means

While ARD allows many drivers to avoid conviction, it also carries strict compliance requirements. If you fail to meet them, a prosecutor can file to revoke your ARD status, meaning:

• Your DUI case can be reinstated and prosecuted
• You can face conviction and mandatory penalties
• Your license suspensions may increase significantly
• PennDOT can treat your record differently for future DUI administrative actions

Understanding how revocation works, and how to defend against it, takes experienced legal advice.

ARD and License Suspensions

Pennsylvania law treats ARD differently depending on context:

• After ARD, PennDOT administers license suspension based on your case specifics.
• Recent case law clarifies that while ARD is not a conviction for criminal sentencing, PennDOT can use ARD as a prior offense when calculating administrative license suspensions.

This dual treatment matters in license hearings and revocation cases.

Our Legal Services for ARD DUI Revocations

At Chieppor & Egner Law, we help clients:

• Assess ARD eligibility
• Prepare compelling ARD applications and mitigation packages
• Defend against ARD revocation hearings
• Represent you in criminal court if ARD is revoked
• Advocate in PennDOT administrative license hearings
• Seek restricted or interlock limited licenses
• Advise on how ARD impacts future DUI charges

Why Choose Chieppor & Egner Law?

Our Lancaster DUI defense team combines local knowledge with deep experience in DUI, ARD, and administrative law. We understand:

• How to negotiate effectively with prosecutors
• The way Lancaster County courts handle ARD cases
• How to protect your record and driving privileges

Don’t risk losing your ARD benefits or facing harsh penalties, contact us online. A timely defense can make all the difference.