Category: Driving Under The Influence
DUI is a serious offense in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Driver & Vehicle Services reports first-time offenders can be charged with up to $300 in fines, be required to obtain alcohol treatment, and be placed on probation for six months. Those with prior convictions…
In Pennsylvania, there were 1,137 fatal vehicle crashes in 2017, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In 314 of these deaths, alcohol impairment played a role—28 percent of the total. Across the U.S., there is one death every 50 minutes from a crash related to…
A recent statistical review of reportable motor vehicle crashes in Pennsylvania tells us that 28 alcohol-related traffic accidents, involving 18 reportable injuries, occur every day in the state. Fortunately, state and local governments have focused on improving traffic safety, and as a result, the number of fatalities is…
Impaired driving is a national problem. Although trending slightly downward from 2016, in 2017 45,656 arrests took place in Pennsylvania for driving under the influence (DUI). According to the Criminal Justice Information Services division of the Department of Justice (DOJ), in 2016 police arrested more than one-million drivers for…
If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) for the first time, you may have a lot of questions, perhaps first and foremost: “Do I need a lawyer?” The answer is yes, for many reasons. Here are just a few: You Have Questions…
Philadelphia prosecutors and those throughout Pennsylvania in general are cracking down hard on drunk driving. It’s Pennsylvania’s second biggest cause of accidents and fatalities, behind only speeding. Philadelphia produces a huge percentage of the state’s drunk driving fatalities—not surprising since it contains the largest population in Pennsylvania….
If you are charged with driving under the influence (DUI), you may feel concerned about the possible consequences of a conviction. Even a first offense may bring significant penalties that will disrupt your life. If you are charged with DUI, hire an experienced DUI defense lawyer who…
When people face a charge for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, it’s only natural for them to wonder what the average cost for a DUI lawyer is. There are two major considerations in looking at the cost of hiring a DUI lawyer. First, almost all lawyers offer a free…
The holiday season is a time for celebration and for many people, celebrations involve alcohol. When family and friends gather together and are feeling merry, too many people may decide to drive home afterward. Law enforcement officers are prepared and will especially be on the lookout…
When faced with drunk-driving charges—whether driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated—defendants may face the possibility of mandatory use of ignition interlock systems. For most people, this is new territory and they have no idea what an ignition interlock system entails. The following is some…
