Reading, PA asked in DUI / DWI for Pennsylvania

Q: Is it possible to get ARD for a second DUI if I never got ARD the first dui?

Basically exactly what the question asks. My first DUI I was not eligible for ARD because of a rule the DA has.

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Ellis B. Klein
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Ellis B. Klein
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  • Doylestown, PA
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A: No, it is not possible. ARD is for true first time offenders who have never been in trouble today in their lives. If you do have a prior record and if it is within 10 years you were looking at prison time which is mandatory and could be up to 90 days for a second offense

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