Facing criminal charges of nature is a scary and sometimes complicated experience. This is why anyone accused of committing a crime, particularly those with an existing record, should be concerned about their legal options moving forward. When a person is facing multiple criminal charges relating to separate incidents, a Philadelphia DUI attorney may consider plea […]
Category: Drunk Driving Charges
Thanksgiving Has Come And Gone And Now Most Pennsylvanians Are Preparing For The Year End Holiday Season
Thanksgiving has come and gone, and now most Pennsylvanians are preparing for the year-end holiday season. Holidays are a great time to gather with family and friends and join in some holiday cheer, but any Philadelphia DUI attorney would likely point out that this is the time of year to be on the lookout for […]
4 Drunk Driving Arrests In 24 Hours Northeast Of Philadelphia
Any drunk driving defense attorney could tell our Philadelphia readers that police have various methods of attempting to detect whether or not a driver is intoxicated. Before a police officer can ask a driver take a Breathalyzer or field sobriety test, the officer must have had a reason to stop the driver on the road. […]
Dui Arrestee Decides To Fight Her Case But Trial Is Set
There can be an untold number of details to scrutinize in a DUI arrest. Just ask any Philadelphia DUI attorney, and most will probably say that the judicial process can certainly begin to drag along when the combing over the details leads to legal challenges which need to be answered before a case can proceed. […]
Dui Arrest Could Jeopardize Career Of 14 Year Philadelphia Cop
The old saying “it could happen to you” can relate to almost any aspect of life. However, these days, it seems more and more likely to apply to the fact that, with any small misstep, a Philadelphia resident could be arrested and face prosecution. Unfortunately for one local resident, that was the case earlier this […]
Pennsylvania Program Offers Alternative Drunk Driving Sentence
Being suspected of drunk driving can be a very scary experience. In addition to potential jail time and heavy fines, those convicted in Pennsylvania on DUI charges may have their driver’s license suspended or revoked, which can prevent them from getting to work. In some Pennsylvania counties, however, a new alternative to the traditionally mandated […]
Philadelphia City Council Employees Arrested For Dui In City Cars
Saturday night was a rough night for two city staffers in the City of Brotherly Love. Not only were they arrested under suspicion of driving while intoxicated, but now they face the prospect of losing their jobs. The receptionist for the President of the City Council called a sergeant-at-arms for help after swiping both a […]
Croydon Man Faces Dui Charges After Failing To Stop For Police
Before anyone is pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence, an officer is observing a driver’s behavior behind the wheel. Excessive speeding, failing to signal and erratic driving on the road are all behaviors that many of us would consider bad driving, but for police officers, they are an invitation to pull a […]
If Youve Had Two Drinks Stay Away From Two Wheels
“Biker bars” are a phenomenon of the motorcycle subculture. For many bikers, consuming alcohol and the thrill of riding go hand in hand. Despite this trend, statistics show that drinking and riding don’t mix well-at all. Motorcyclists who drink and ride not only risk the possibility of getting pulled over for a DUI, they also […]
Two Professional Athletes Face Dui Charges And Penalties
New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda was recently charged with drunk driving charges in Florida and faces related penalties. And, last week Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams received his drunk driving conviction from a jury in Denver. While the incidents occurred outside of Pennsylvania, the cases demonstrate the general penalties that drivers who drive under […]