Most often, a defendant’s first chance to test the evidence the Commonwealth has against them when they have been arrested for a crime is at the Preliminary Hearing. This is true for drug charges and offenses, DUI, assaults, and the vast array of criminal charges in Pennsylvania that are charged as misdemeanors or felonies. As […]
The Nuances of Possession with Intent to Deliver What facts does a police officer consider when he arrests a person for drugs and criminal charges them with Possession with Intent to Deliver? Most people think that it is the sheer amount of drugs that are found that will prompt the police to charge a person […]
The Final Step to Complete the ARD Program As a Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer and PA Driver’s License Suspension Attorney, I have the opportunity to represent individuals that have received DUI charges and are then subsequently admitted into Pennsylvania’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program, or ARD. This is a program where individuals with no prior criminal record […]
Once a motorist’s vehicle is secure on the side of the road pursuant to the traffic stop, the officer will then make a determination as to whether the motorist is impaired. The officer’s first encounter with the driver will be when he or she comes to the driver’s side window and asks the driver to […]
What most people don’t realize about the DUI charge in Pennsylvania as it relates to drugs is that a driver does not have to be under the influence of drugs to actually be convicted of DUI. The Pennsylvania DUI statute has two twists, as it regards drugs, that make distinguishes it from many of the […]
During a DUI investigation, drivers suspected of DUI may be asked to submit to two different breathalyzer tests. It’s important to distinguish between the two because the purpose for each one, as well as the role they may play in a driver’s prosecution for the offense of DUI, are vastly different. Alco-Sensor vs. Breathalyzer Machine […]
There are literally a hundred reasons why a motorist can have their driver’s license suspended in the state of Pennsylvania and a lot of them have nothing to do with being convicted of a motor vehicle violation. Far and away the most common reason for a suspended license is the driver’s failure to respond to […]
In today’s society, law enforcement in all states are vigilant in its pursuit of drunk drivers. The police officer’s first contact with a suspected drunk driver is when that driver’s car is pulled over. This is known as a motor vehicle stop, and when you have been drinking, this is when your heart stops. It […]
Driving after consuming alcohol The majority of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving after imbibing (DAI) arrests occur after a person had been at a bar, restaurant or private party and has consumed alcohol. There is no hard and fast rule as to how many drinks one can have, and over what period of time, before […]
DUIs in Pennslyvania: Where to Start? If you have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving after imbibing (DAI), it is essential that you contact an experienced Pennsylvania DUI attorney to thoroughly go over your case with you. Each case is different, and your defense should be as well! For many people, […]