Posts Tagged ‘DUI Defense Attorney’
How a DUI Defense Lawyer Can Reduce or Prevent Penalties in Pennsylvania
Being charged with a DUI in Pennsylvania can be overwhelming. The potential consequences—license suspension, fines, increased insurance rates, and even jail time—can affect your ability to work, support your family, and move forward. What many drivers don’t realize is how much a skilled DUI defense lawyer can do to reduce or even prevent these penalties.…
Read MoreHow DUI Checkpoints Improve Holiday Safety in Northwestern Pennsylvania
During the holiday season, Northwestern Pennsylvania sees an increase in travel, family gatherings, and celebrations — and unfortunately, a corresponding rise in impaired driving incidents. DUI checkpoints, also known as sobriety checkpoints, are one of the tools law enforcement uses to keep roads safer during these high-risk periods. These checkpoints are not random stops. They…
Read MoreHoliday DUI Crackdowns in Northwestern PA: What Drivers Should Know
The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it’s also one of the most dangerous times on Pennsylvania roads. Law enforcement agencies in Erie, Crawford, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties step up DUI enforcement during the holidays to reduce accidents and fatalities. For drivers, understanding the heightened risks, legal consequences, and your rights is…
Read MoreAre You Aware of the New DUI Penalties for Pennsylvania DUI Convictions?
Pennsylvania lawmakers adopted new DUI laws that increase the penalties for some DUI offenses throughout the state. Senate Bill 961 was passed by both chambers of the state legislature and was signed into law by Governor Wolf last year. The new laws increasing DUI penalties went into effect on December 23, 2018. If you are…
Read MoreMost Common Myths Believed by Pennsylvanians Arrested for DUI
Being arrested for a DUI is an unnerving experience regardless of how it happens to you. But falling for one of these myths can be extremely overwhelming and can cause you to make mistakes related to handling your legal defense. Consulting with an experienced Erie DUI defense attorney is one of the most important things…
Read MoreMistakes to Avoid in a First Time Erie DUI Case
There are several mistakes that you can make immediately after being arrested for a DUI in Erie, Pennsylvania. Like with all cities in Pennsylvania, first time DUI offenders can end up doing more harm than good for their case and making it easier for prosecutors to successfully convict them. Read on to learn more about…
Read MoreDriver Arrested for DUI – Found Sleeping At The Wheel
Driver Found Sleeping At The Wheel Charged With DUI Police found a driver asleep at the wheel in Wilkes-Barre, PA at 2:00 am last Sunday. When they woke him, the car slowly moved forward, striking the police car gently, causing no damage. The driver, a 20-year-old resident of Wilkes-Barre, was taken to the police station…
Read MoreFacing DUI Charges after Cinco de Mayo? Talk To A Lawyer
…there is usually a rise in DUI arrests at about the same time as local law enforcement officials crack down on drunk drivers using DUI checkpoints. If you are now facing DUI charges, it would be smart for you to speak with a PA DUI Lawyer about your legal rights as soon as possible…
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