There are so many people out there that have suspended drivers licenses. Many of them have them are actually eligible to get their licenses restored immediately if only they had the right person giving them advice. I take the time to write this article because most licenses are not suspended due to being found guilty […]
The Pennsylvania DUI Statute is located at 75 Pa.C.S.A. Sec 3802. The Law is uniform in that it sets forth that an individual may not operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol level greater than .08%, under the influence of drugs, or with any illegal drugs in the system. The “grading” section that a court […]
In The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a first offense for retail theft when the value of the merchandise taken is over $150.00 is graded as a misdemeanor. If the value of the stuff is under $150.00 its a summary offense (a ticket). Clear enough, right? Not so fast. It is the term “value of merchandise” that […]
In Pennsylvania, a conviction for for a first offense DUI can carry a one year license suspension as mandated by PennDot. But is there a way out of this one year suspension? The short answer is ‘maybe’.
Katrina Darrell, who famously auditioned in her bikini for the American Idol TV show in 2009, was arrested for DWI in Los Angeles last night while her mother was seated in the front seat next to her. Police apprehended her after she ran a red light and smashed into another car while fleeing from […]
DUI Repeat Offenders – “Ignition Interlock” Could be Your Next Penalty As a Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer, I have seen the penalties for Driving Under the Influence charges change and fluctuate over the years. The legal blood alcohol limit has moved from .10 down to .o8, jail time and fines have increased, and driver’s suspensions have […]
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 […]