DUI Lawyer – Charged With DUI? We Can Help
Douglas P. Earl, Esquire has been defending people against Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges for over 35 years. He takes your case very seriously. There have been recent changes in the law especially with respect to blood and breathalyzer tests. In Pennsylvania, a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) is a very serious offense. Your freedom is at risk if you’ve been charged with a DUI/DWI. You need an experienced attorney on your side that has the specific knowledge needed to navigate a DUI case and the complex laws surrounding it. You can refer to the Pennsylvania DUI Grading And Sentencing Chart to see exactly what you could be facing if convicted.
Call Mr. Earl right away at (215) 627-5970 if you have been charged with a DUI. Experience matters. Douglas P. Earl, Esquire has been defending people arrested for DUI for 35 years. During your free evaluation, he will give you his honest opinion of your specific situation. He is available for emergency consultations 24 hours per day. There have been important changes in laws regarding Driving Under the Influence. Recently there was a United States Supreme Court decision regarding blood and breathalyzer testing. Mr. Earl knows how to challenge violations of your rights.
Douglas P. Earl, Esquire knows how to challenge in court police stops of your vehicle. Police motor vehicle stops take a variety of forms. What if you pulled over to the side of the road to rest and the officer arrests you anyway because even though your car was parked you were behind the wheel resting?
As your DUI lawyer, Mr. Earl may be able to save you from prison even though it may be your 3rd, 4th or 5th DUI.
He will be by your side, every step of the way. He will make sure you understand what is happening during every step, and the possible consequence that comes with it. He explores every fine detail of your case, to formulate a workable DUI defense strategy. This helps minimize the consequences and protect your driving privileges to keep you on the road.
If this is your first DUI charge, you may request to be enrolled into the ARD program. ARD stands for “Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition.” ARD allows defendants to greatly reduce both the direct and collateral consequences for DUI. Those who successfully complete the ARD program avoid jail time, and have much shorter diver’s license suspensions. Most importantly, when a defendant successfully completes the ARD program, your attorney can file a motion for dismissal of the charges and expungement of arrest record. In the modern world, most companies perform criminal background checks prior to hiring.
What if the District Attorney’s Office rejects your participation in the ARD program because you had a suspended license or there was an accident what then? Douglas P. Earl, Esquire knows how to deal with this.
As your DUI lawyer in Philadelphia, Mr. Earl fights to keep you out of jail.
Mr. Earl has a very impressive success rate as a DUI lawyer, in handling DUI/DWI defenses. In fact, he has a 90% success rate in getting tickets dismissed or reduced to a no-point violation.
Sometimes, the prosecution is simply not willing to play fair and face the facts. Mr. Earl is willing to take your case to the next level and explore every opportunity to defend your rights.
Douglas P. Earl, Esquire wins case in which the police arrested his client and seized blood from him. The Toxicology Report showed the presence of drugs, specifically marijuana in the blood of client at the time of his DUI arrest. Police Officer testified that client had blurred speech and watery eyes. Police Officer stated that in his opinion, Mr. Earl’s client was driving a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance.
Police need a warrant to seize blood in DUI cases. The U.S. Supreme Court placed new limits on state laws that make it a crime for motorists suspected of drunken driving to refuse alcohol tests. Supreme Court ruled that police must obtain a search warrant before requiring drivers to take blood alcohol tests, but not breath tests.
Motorists in Pennsylvania have face a stark choice when arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. Either submit to a blood test that will help police prove whether you are intoxicated, or else have the book thrown at you for refusing.
Judgment of acquittal was granted. There was a successful defense. The drug test results were challenged and never admitted at the trial.
DUI Defense Victory November 13, 2025– Not Guilty Verdict in Commonwealth v. Lanier
I, Douglas P. Earl, Esquire, recently achieved a Not Guilty verdict for my client, R. Lanier, in a contested DUI trial in Philadelphia Municipal Court. This case is a strong example of how thorough preparation, aggressive cross-examination, and a detailed understanding of DUI law can make all the difference.
Case Background
Police stopped Mr. Lanier after observing that the right-front tire was missing from his vehicle. At trial, the arresting officer testified that Mr. Lanier allegedly had:
“Bloodshot” or “bloody” eyes
Slurred speech
A strong odor of alcohol
Difficulty standing or balancing
A second officer claimed that Mr. Lanier refused a blood alcohol test at the hospital.
Defense Strategy & Client Testimony
Mr. Lanier testified convincingly that:
His tire came off because of an unavoidable roadway accident, not impairment.
He fully cooperated with police throughout the encounter.
Prior to trial, I carefully prepared Mr. Lanier for his testimony, reviewing with him the likely questions he would face from both the Commonwealth and the Court.
Detailed Review of Bodycam Evidence
I conducted an extensive review of the hour-long police body-camera video, identifying inconsistencies and weaknesses in the officers’ descriptions and observations. Using this information, I prepared focused cross-examination questions that challenged:
The officers’ credibility
The absence of field sobriety tests
The lack of chemical testing
The reliability of their claimed observations
The Result: NOT GUILTY
After hearing all testimony and reviewing the evidence, the Court found that the Commonwealth failed to meet its burden of proving impairment beyond a reasonable doubt.
Mr. Lanier was found NOT GUILTY of DUI.
Experienced Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney Serving Pennsylvania
I am Douglas P. Earl, Esquire, an experienced criminal defense attorney representing clients charged with:
DUI / DWI
Federal cases
Felonies & misdemeanors
Drug offenses
Assault & domestic-related charges
Firearms charges
Probation & parole violations
Theft & property offenses
I represent individuals across the entire state of Pennsylvania, including:
Philadelphia County
Montgomery County
Delaware County
Chester County
Lehigh County
Bucks County
And courts throughout the Commonwealth
Whether you are facing a first offense or a more serious criminal allegation, you deserve a defense attorney who will:
✔ Investigate every detail of your case
✔ Challenge police procedures and assumptions
✔ Prepare you thoroughly for court
✔ Fight to protect your rights, liberty, and reputation
If You Are Charged with DUI or Any Criminal Offense, Contact My Office Today
Your rights and your future are too important to leave to chance.
Call (215) 627-5970 or visit my office at 1015 Chestnut Street, Suite 902, Philadelphia, PA to schedule a consultation.
I am ready to help you—just as I helped Mr. Lanier—fight for the best possible outcome in your case.
Contact Mr. Earl at (215) 627-5970 for a free, honest evaluation of your case. You simply can’t afford to wait another day! Your freedom is at risk.