Repercussions Of A DUI Conviction in Pennsylvania Being accused of a DUI is bad enough, but being convicted of one means that you might be facing repercussions that will follow you for years to come. As soon as you are accused of driving under the influence, contact a knowledgeable Erie DUI defense attorney to help… Read more »
If you have been pulled over for another infraction or if you have been stopped at a sobriety checkpoint and the officer believes that you may be driving under the influence of alcohol, he or she may issue a field sobriety test. Although the field sobriety test can provide some indication that you may be… Read more »
In any situation where you believe that you may be under the influence of alcohol, it is better to call a cab or ask a friend to give you a ride in order to be safe. In the state of Pennsylvania, a blood alcohol content level under 0.08 could technically be considered a violation of… Read more »
An individual who has been arrested for driving under the influence, or charged with DUI for the first time may be under the impression that this is not a serious offense. This is a mistake. A DUI conviction can be associated with penalties and consequences that continue to follow you for several years to come. First… Read more »
When you are approaching a roadblock in Erie, Pennsylvania this New Year’s Eve, you need to understand your rights as well as your responsibilities. Upon initial contact coming on a roadblock, you do have the right to refuse any of the officer’s questions, but this may raise his or her concerns about whether you have… Read more »
In Pennsylvania, driving under the influence of alcohol carries harsh penalties on its own but these can become even more serious when you are charged with a DUI and happen to be under the age of 21. The legal penalties are increased, but it can also influence your future employment opportunities and your car insurance rates…. Read more »
A local Lake City resident has been charged with aggravated assault and homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. The charges are resulting from an accident on Presque Isle last June in which one person, a 17-year-old passenger, was killed when the vehicle struck a tree. The car was estimated to be traveling… Read more »
The local police in Erie were on a surprise DUI crackdown recently. The exercise was called Operation Nighthawk, and involved both Pennsylvania State Police and local Erie police. Their efforts netted over 50 DUI arrests in Erie County within two days. That’s quite a few people who have a lot of new questions. The Travis… Read more »
Erie PA’s Largest Summer Festival of The Year Opens Today Celebrate Erie is a chance for people to experience all that Erie has to offer. Thousands of people attend the family friendly event every year. They come for the Chalk Walk, the bands, , the Kids Zone, the Taste of Erie and the Grande Finale of… Read more »
Charged With a DUI? Facing DUI Charges? The last week has been a busy one in Erie, as over 100,000 bikes were in town for the annual Roar On The Shore event. As anyone who has been to the event can attest, there is no shortage of drinking establishments in the very heart of the… Read more »