If you or someone close to you has been charged with DUI, the case will proceed as per the criminal court system in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Most people have only a vague idea about how this works; therefore you need to have a highly-trained and experienced Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Attorney by your side. What You Should…
Continue reading ›The wisest thing you can do if you have been charged with Driving Under the Influence of drugs or alcohol in or around Pittsburgh is to hire a DUI lawyer who has the experience and training necessary to fight your charges. However, good attorneys are expensive, and right now you’re facing court costs, fines, and…
Continue reading ›Field sobriety tests are examinations the police and state troopers use to determine if a driver is likely to be intoxicated. Usually, there is a trio of tests given when a suspected drunk driver is asked to perform field sobriety tests. They are the one-legged stand, the nine step walk and turn, and the horizontal…
Continue reading ›Drivers who hold commercial licenses are required to follow stricter rules than regular drivers. Pennsylvania law forces these higher standards. Commercial drivers have a lower legal blood alcohol content limit when they are operating their commercial vehicle. CDL holders risk losing their driving privileges, and their jobs, by being stopped for suspicion of driving under…
Continue reading ›With the movement to legalize (or at the least, decriminalize) marijuana in the United States in full swing, this Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney has long said: The legal community -myself included – needs to be prepared for a drastic increase in pot-related DUI cases. I wrote a few months back about a marijuana breath test that is…
Continue reading ›Pleading guilty to a DUI may make it go away quicker, but will leave you facing severe penalties and a marred criminal record. You need the assistance of a Pittsburgh DUI lawyer. An experienced criminal defense attorney will know the best way to lessen your charges or get them dismissed altogether. Plea Bargains: What are…
Continue reading ›This is a list of the top ten mistakes DUI attorneys make. If you choose to plead guilty to DUI, you will always and without exception be found guilty. Don’t assume your case can’t be won. If you find a lawyer who looks at the facts of your case, including your BAC, and right away starts…
Continue reading ›Most people already know that a DUI conviction comes with serious punishments, especially in Pennsylvania, where there are mandatory minimum fines, long license suspensions, and prison terms even for first-time offenders. But people often forget the longer-term consequences. They want to put this horrible time behind them and start over, but their conviction comes back…
Continue reading ›DUI Lawyer, Affordable DUI Attorney If you have been pulled over in Pittsburgh and charged with a DUI or a DWI you need to contact a Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney to help you fight your case. Penalties for this crime are continuing to increase in severity and can significantly impact your life. This is especially…
Continue reading ›Sobriety checkpoints have come under scrutiny by Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court recently. A sobriety checkpoint is a spot set up by police from various towns for the purpose of screening drivers. All the vehicles passing that point are pulled over, licenses and registrations checked, and the driver’s behavior observed. If a driver exhibits behaviors or speech…
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