Bail in Pennsylvania DUI / DWI Arrests

If you or a loved one has been arrested for a Pennsylvania DUI, one of your most pressing concerns is getting released from jail. Drivers accused of a Pennsylvania DUI are either released on their own recognizance, known as "O.R.", or are required to post bail. Bail in Pennsylvania DUI cases is handled just as it is for any other criminal offense - according to a bail schedule set by the court. The Pennsylvania DUI defense attorneys at Levow & Associates can assist you with the bail process in your PA DUI case.

While the judge or bail commissioner in your Pennsylvania DUI case might impose bail conditions not applied in other criminal cases, such as AA meeting attendance, bail is essentially a deposit designed to ensure that you will appear in court to face criminal charges.

Many accused Pennsylvania DUI drivers are released on their own recognizance. Regardless of whether a Pennsylvania DUI suspect is released on O.R. or must post bail, the police will keep that person in custody for a certain number of hours to ensure sobriety and protect the Commonwealth from liability.

If you must post bail after a Pennsylvania DUI arrest, which is possible even in a misdemeanor case, you might need the help of a bail bond company. Bail bondsmen typically require an up-front, non-refundable deposit of 10 percent of the bail amount in order to post bond.

Bail will always be required in felony Pennsylvania DUI cases. The bail amount will be taken from a schedule and will depend on the facts of the case. For example, if there was an injury or death involved, the bail amount will be much higher.

Getting arrested for a Pennsylvania DUI can be a confusing and overwhelming experience, so you need a skilled attorney and law firm on your side to help you navigate the criminal justice system. The Pennsylvania DUI attorneys at Levow & Associates will assist you with every aspect of your Pennsylvania drunk driving case. Please contact us today for a free consultation.