Butler Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer Jerry Cassady

Having logged in more than a dozen years as a prosecutor, Jerry Cassady has worked on thousands of cases and gone to trial hundreds of times.

He specializes in defending people who have been accused of crimes. But already he’s using his extensive court experience to help clients with divorce, custody and appeal issues.

Although Jerry Cassady is licensed to practice in all Pennsylvania, county and appellate courts, his clients primarily are from Butler, Allegheny and Venango counties --- the very court houses where he learned the skills he now puts to use for you.

And, because Jerry Cassady’s firm is small, clients are guaranteed one-on-one attention.

2002-2008 Butler County Assistant District Attorney
For six years, Jerry Cassady gained extensive litigation experience involving felony and misdemeanor charges. On behalf of Butler County, Jerry Cassady prosecuted jury and non-jury trials and various proceedings related to criminal accusations, including preliminary hearings, pre-trial motions, post-trial motions, sentencing hearings and appeals.
During his first two years in Butler County, Jerry Cassady primarily worked on juvenile court cases. During the last half of his Butler County career, Jerry Cassady prosecuted all levels of adult criminal accusations.

1998-2002 Private Practice in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania
In addition to representing clients with criminal and civil issues, Jerry Cassady at that time was appointed by the courts to represent all juveniles before the Venango County Court
of Common Pleas who were subject to hearings of delinquency (criminal) and
dependency (Children and Youth Services) cases. It was here that Jerry Cassady first gained an appreciation for how the legal system can affect the lives of young people and their families. Also, as part of his private practice in 2000, Jerry Cassady worked on his first death penalty case. He was one of two defense attorneys in a death penalty murder trial befre the Mercer County Court of Common Pleas.

1997-1998 Venango County Assistant Public Defender
Jerry Cassady first learned the fine art of criminal defense when working for Venango County. He represented hundreds of defendants there each year.

1991-1997 Venango County Assistant District Attorney
Venango County provided the backdrop for Jerry Cassady’s earliest court experience. It was here, more than a decade ago, that Jerry first learned valuable aspects of criminal prosecution.

1984-1986 SUPPLY OFFICER – United States Marine Corps
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Jerry Cassady was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps having achieved the rank of First Lieutenant. There, he learned personnel management and inventory control duties, including responsibility for a 14-member supply section and an account holding more than $50 million
in on-hand assets. Assigned to a supply section within the Third Marine Aircraft Wing in Santa Ana, California, the mission was to be prepared to go anywhere in the world on forty eight hours notice with everything needed to build and defend expeditionary airfields.

Jerry Cassady earned his law degree, his Juris Doctorate, in 1990 from the Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Prior to that, in 1982, Jerry earned a Bachelor of Arts, studying a liberal arts ciriculum with concentration in theology from Duquesne University. And from 1977 to 1980, Jerry was a general studies student at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

What Happens To DUI Offenders in Pennsylvania?

There are now three levels of DUI in the state of Pennsylvania. The DUI laws of Pennsylvania create a higher set of penalties for those having higher BAC levels. It allows for treatment at all levels, and requires alcohol highway safety school for all first and second time offender

Note: Under the DUI law minors, commercial drivers, school vehicle or bus drivers, and offenders involved in an accident that injures someone or causes property damage may be subject to the high BAC penalties even if their BAC is not in the high category. Offenders who refuse breath or chemical testing may be subject to the highest BAC penalties.

Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Requires courts to impose suspensions for BAC ARDs based on the following BAC ranges:

Treatment and evaluation processes are geared to rehabilitation. -Effective - Phased-In Through 2009

Drivers who receive a second or subsequent DUI violation on or after September 30, 2003, can no longer serve an additional one year suspension in lieu of obtaining an ignition interlock device. Drivers are required to install ignition interlock on all vehicles owned (including leased) before driving privileges can be restored.

Occupational Limited Licenses (OLL’s) First time DUI offenders may be eligible for an OLL after serving 60 days of their suspension. Individuals whose licenses are suspended for 18 months (for DUI or refusing breath or chemical testing) and have no more than one prior offense may be eligible for an OLL with an ignition interlock after serving 12 months of their suspension. In addition, first time underage drinking violators may be eligible for an OLL.

Expungement of Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition (ARD) Records PennDOT will automatically expunge ARD records after 10 years providing a person’s operating privileges were not revoked as a habitual offender and/or the person was not a commercial driver at the time of the violation.

TYPE OF CASES OUR FIRM HANDLES
I handle many types of cases to bench and jury trials including DUI, Criminal and Traffic.

WE THINK YOU SHOULD HIRE US IF:
You want a lawyer who will personally handle your file and will be available for consultation afternoons, evenings and weekends. I will fairly evaluate your case and determine the most favorable course. I will not hesitate to go to trial on your case; that decision, however, will ultimately be yours.

OUR FIRM IS NOT RIGHT FOR YOU IF:
You are looking for a lawyer who will only tell you what you want to hear. I will work with you to honestly assess the facts of the case.

IF YOU WANT TO TELL OUR LAW FIRM ABOUT YOUR SITUATION YOU SHOULD:
I personally communicate with you whenever possible. If I am in Court when you call, you can leave a message with my secretary or on my voicemail. I personally guarantee you will hear back from me in 24-hours, or less - most often, much less. My office phone is (724) 272-6863 or email at jerrycassady@zoominternet.net

THE TYPICAL COST TO GET US TO START WORKING ON YOUR CASE IS:
The cost varies depending on the allegation and facts of the case. A fee will be quoted at our initial consultation.

OUR CLIENTS WILL TELL YOU THAT:
My level of experience, knowledge of the law, and personal familiarity with the judges, prosecutors, and system is a great advantage. In addition my personal and regular contact with clients, availability and involvement with every aspect of the case bring the most favorable results.

OUR PHILOSOPHY ON HOW WE APPROACH OUR CASES IS:
Depending on the type of case I like to find out as much as I can about the facts of the case and talk to anyone who can help our defense. At that time we can discuss our options. The stronger our defense appears to the prosecutor, the better our chances are of getting a favorable result.

IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FIRM YOU SHOULD:
During our free initial consultation I will answer any questions. Please call (724) 272-6863.

Jerry Cassady

Butler Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer Jerry Cassady

(724) 272-6863

What Happens To DUI Offenders in Pennsylvania?