A DUI charge in Pennsylvania can carry consequences that go well beyond a fine. Depending on the circumstances, a conviction may involve probation or jail time, a driver’s license suspension, Alcohol Highway Safety School, drug and alcohol evaluation or treatment, and ignition interlock...
If you have been charged with DUI for the first time in Pennsylvania, one of your biggest concerns may be whether a conviction, jail time and a permanent criminal record are inevitable. They are not necessarily. Pennsylvania has a pretrial diversion program called Accelerated Rehabilitative...
Being arrested for DUI can leave you with a lot of questions. A DUI charge is serious, but an arrest is not the same as a conviction. The facts of your case matter, and there may be legal issues that should be examined before you make decisions about how to proceed. If you have been charged with a...
Studies have demonstrated that nearly two-thirds of all inmates in the United States suffer from some form of mental illness. Those in prison are seven times as likely to have incurred serious brain injury than is the general population. For much of our country’s history, the public and the...
DUI offenders can experience lifelong consequences, financially and socially. Between court fees, license suspensions, and jail time there can be serious short and long term issues. It’s crucial to find an expert legal team who will fight for your best outcome. It’s important to know your rights....
You’re at your almost sister-in-law’s bridal shower. Cousin Haley has finished off the boxed white wine. The spritzers did not last, and the tequila is not coming out. Somebody needs to make a run for more wine. You hold a professional license. Don’t go. Imagine for a second that you do go. You’ve...
The Necessity and Reality of Police Officers Wearing Body Cameras Public scrutiny of police interactions has been growing over the past few years. This has mainly been publicized in the realm of perceptions regarding racially provoked police shootings. With the technological advancements in our...
The Benefit of One-on-One Discussions with your Criminal Defense Attorney If you plead guilty or are convicted of a crime, the next step in the criminal justice process is sentencing. Whether your sentence is something that is agreed upon with the District Attorney or a decision to made by the...
