Pennsylvania Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition (ARD) and Expungement Attorney

Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition (ARD) is a program that is available for certain non-violent, first-time offenders. For many people charged with a crime, it makes sense to apply for admission into the ARD program. ARD is available for people charged with many crimes such as DUI, retail theft and other misdemeanors.

It is important to hire a lawyer who knows how the ARD program works. At the Law Office of Henry S. Hilles, III in Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, clients trust their criminal cases to me, attorney Henry Hilles. I have an extensive understanding of the Pennsylvania criminal justice system and can fully explain how ARD may be available to you.

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A defendant must file an application for admission into the ARD program with the District Attorney's Office. If the prosecutor agrees to recommend the defendant for ARD, the matter proceeds to Common Pleas Court where a judge must consider the application at a scheduled hearing. If the judge agrees to accept the DA's recommendation, the person is then admitted into the ARD program.

Benefits of the ARD Program

The primary benefit of the ARD program is that if a person completes all the terms and conditions, all of the criminal charges are dismissed. This means that the charges may be expunged so that you may regain your clean criminal record.

Another important benefit to the ARD program is that a person does not have to serve any jail time. People in the ARD program are placed on probation until the program is completed. Fortunately, ARD probation is much less "hands on" than regular probation. Most people on ARD probation do not have to visit their probation officer and are not subjected to alcohol or drug use testing.

In DUI cases, another benefit to ARD is that people usually end up with a greatly-reduced license suspension (which can be as low as one or two months).

Expungements in ARD Cases

People who successfully complete the ARD program may have their criminal record expunged. After an expungement of your criminal record, your record will once again be clear. This is especially important in this day and age of employment criminal background checks.

Call 610-270-8800 to Speak to a Montgomery County ARD and Expungement Lawyer

I fully understand ARD and expungement matters. I can help make sure you are well-represented and achieve the best possible results in your case. Contact me at the Law Office of Henry S. Hilles, III for a free initial consultation.