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Felony Drug Crimes

A large portion of William DeNardo's practice centers on representing clients charged with drug crimes. Drug crimes in Pennsylvania can be charged as either felony or misdemeanors. William DeNardo represents clients charged with felony drug crimes including Possession with the Intent to Deliver:

Marijuana  - Cocaine  - Heroin  - Ecstasy  - Methamphetamines ("Crystal Meth")  - Hydrocodone   - Oxycodone

Felony drug crimes often carry penalties that include lengthy mandatory jail sentences, extended periods of reporting probation, steep fines and sometimes forfeiture of property. If charged with a felony drug crime, it is important to select an experienced criminal defense attorney who will aggressively defend your rights and interests. It is equally important to choose an attorney who will always focus on the best outcome for his clients.

William DeNardo has years of experience handling drug cases. As an Assistant District Attorney, Bill prosecuted felony drug cases involving marijuana, cocaine, heroin and other illegal substances. Since leaving the District Attorney's office, Bill has represented clients charged in some of the areas most significant drug prosecutions.

William's training and experience have taught him the importance of acting decisively in defending clients charged with drug crimes. To that end, Bill has the contacts with private investigators, forensic toxicologists, drug dependence counselors and forensic psychologists who can be implemented in his client's defense.

If you have been charged with a felony drug crime, please Contact Bill to set up a consultation.

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

If you have been stopped for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence, it is critical that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney who can analyze the important issues in your case and aggressively fight to achieve the best result possible. In his many years of experience, William DeNardo has handled hundreds of DUI cases throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Bill’s reputation and track record of success speaks for itself.

As a former Prosecutor with the Montgomery County Major Crimes Unit, William was involved in the investigation and prosecution of people suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. Bill took the lessons learned as a prosecutor with him into private practice. Since 2001, Bill has devoted the bulk of his criminal practice to defending clients charged with DUI.

Bill recognizes that each client’s DUI case is unique. William works with his clients to make sure their objectives are met. Whether it is aggressive litigation of pre-trial motions attacking the evidence, going to trial to defend his client, or negotiating with police and prosecutors for a fair disposition of his client’s case, Bill will always keep his client’s best interests in mind and work tirelessly to achieve the best result.

In Pennsylvania, Driving Under the Influence offenses are considered misdemeanors. However, police, prosecutors and judges treat driving under the influence as a very serious crime. If convicted of DUI, the penalties could include:

• mandatory jail and prolonged court supervision;
• A 12 – 18 month driver’s license suspension;
• Court ordered alcohol and/or drug treatment;
• Costly fines and court costs;
• The instillation of a breath testing device into your automobile (referred to as an “Ignition Inter-lock” device

In some instances, a person charged with DUI may be able to gain admission to the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program. Admission into this program could keep you out of jail and allow for the arrest to be expunged from your criminal record. Contact Bill if you have been charged by the police with driving under the influence (DUI). Bill will analyze your case and advise you about your best options moving forward.

Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD)

ARD is a program in Pennsylvania that allows for you to stay out of jail and earn an expungement of your criminal record. It is available for first time DUI offenders. If you are admitted into the ARD program, you will avoid jail, lose your ability to drive for up to two months (as opposed to 12 to18 months for a DUI conviction), pay fines and be under court supervised probation for up to one year. After probation is over, you will have the ability to have the entire arrest and ARD probation erased (Expunged) from your criminal record.

You must apply for admission into the ARD program and not all first time DUI offenders qualify. For example, a DUI involving an accident to another motorist could make you ineligible for the ARD program. So could not having a valid license or insurance. It is important to have criminal defense attorney who has the experience to recognize these problems and the ability to negotiate for your acceptance into the ARD program.

Bill has represented hundreds of clients who have received and successfully completed the ARD program. Bill works diligently to prepare his clients' applications, anticipate and identify any problems for his clients' admission and works with police and prosecutors to ensure that his clients will receive the attention and consideration for the program they deserves.

Contact Bill if you have been charged by the police with Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Bill will analyze your case, discuss the ARD program with you and advise you as to options moving forward.

Felony Crimes

In Pennsylvania, the most serious crimes a person can commit are graded as felonies. In a typical felony case, the prosecutor is trying put you behind bars. In addition, the loss of the ability to vote, to own a firearm, to obtain or keep a job and to drive are all areas that can be dramatically affected by a felony conviction. If you are accused of a felony crime, it is vital that you choose an attorney who has the experience to help maintain your liberty and protect your rights.

In his years of practice, Bill has handled hundreds of cases involving persons accused of committing felony crimes. He knows the trauma his clients face when charged with felonies and how damaging a felony conviction can be. Bill will work tirelessly on your behalf to achieve the best outcome possible.

If you have been charged with a felony offense, please contact Bill to set up a free consultation.

Misdemeanor Crimes

In Pennsylvania, a conviction of a misdemeanor crime can carry with it probation, fines, jail or loss of your driver's license. Additionally, a conviction will place a permanent mark on your record which could have life long consequences. The ability to keep your job or professional license can be effected by a misdemeanor conviction.

If you are charged with a misdemeanor crime, it is important to choose an attorney who has the respect of law enforcement and the prosecutor's office. An attorney who is battle tested and knows how to obtain the best outcome for you.

In his years of practice, Bill has handled hundreds of cases involving persons accused of committing misdemeanor crimes. He has successfully defended client's charged with misdemeanor crimes by working tirelessly on their behalf to achieve the best outcome possible.

If you have been charged with a misdemeanor offense, please contact Bill to set up a free consultation.