If you have been charged with a crime in York County, Pennsylvania, it is imperative that you seek an immediate consultation with an
experienced York Criminal Defense Lawyer who understands the intricacies and has the knowledge necessary to navigate your case through that jurisdiction's criminal justice system to a positive result. At the outset of your case, it is important that we develop an understanding of your prior criminal history, or lack thereof, and case-specific factors that will assist us in determining what options may be available to you in our effort to fullfill your objective to obtain a meaningful resolution of your case.
After a free initial phone consultation, we may be able to identify facts that suggest you may be a candidate for the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program. Generally speaking, ARD is a diversionary program largely designed for first-time criminal offenders that provides an opportunity to avoid jail time and reduce license suspensions, as well as seek dismissal and expungement of criminal charges upon successful completion of the Program. If qualified, it is a second chance that allows people to substantially minimize the consequences without assuming the full liability and costs of litigation.
While Pennsylvania law proscribes some specific requirements concerning ARD Program implementation and eligibility, approval for admission rests with the York County District Attorney. Consequently, the York County District Attorney has established its own policy concerning ARD eligibility.
The York County ARD eligibility requirements are detailed, specific, and frequently modified. A person unfamiliar with the policy and inexperienced in navigating their way through the ARD application process could find an attempt to do the same fatal to their cause. For example, there are time-sensitive filing requirements that, if not met, could result in being denied ARD.
With a criminal defense practice focused on York County, we have both the experience and knowledge necessary to navigate your case through the York County Criminal Justice System in order to give you the best chance of obtaining ARD, if we determine it is the best option for you. Regardless of whether you have been accused of DUI,
drug possession,
theft, or
assault, we can help. Whether your charges originated in
Dallastown,
Red Lion,
Stewartstown,
New Freedom, Lewisbury,
Dillsburg, Dover,
Hanover, or anywhere else in York County, PA, it is important that we begin working with you at the inception of your case beginning with the
Preliminary Hearing. This will enable us to identify any issues that may preclude you from obtaining ARD approval and work to overcome those obstacles immediately.
If you have been charged with a crime in York County, PA, contact us today to determine if you may be eligible for ARD and what we can do to help you protect your rights and freedom.