Choosing a Pittsburgh DUI Attorney
Your first DUI charge can be stressful. Having a competent Pittsburgh DUI attorney by your side can make all the difference, but if you’ve never before encountered the criminal court system you may be overwhelmed by the process — and…
DUI Checkpoint Tips
When drivers see a DUI checkpoint up the road, they often get nervous — especially if they’re coming back from a dinner or a gathering involving alcohol. If the police detect any signs that you’ve been drinking, such as alcohol…
Are DUI Checkpoints Legal?
DUI checkpoints are a controversial method of catching and preventing suspected drunk drivers. The police will block off a section of road, stop cars, and ask for the driver’s license and registration. When the police notice symptoms of intoxication, they…
Field Sobriety Tests
Few things are more dangerous than drinking and driving. Drunk drivers are seven times more likely to get into an accident with a fatality and over 10 times more likely to crash in general. While this is a good reason…
Out-of-State DUI Issues
If you have ever gotten a speeding ticket in another state, you have an idea of how inconvenient it can be to deal with or fight charges outside of your home state. This is exponentially worse, though, if you are…
License Suspensions in DUI Plea Deals
Last year, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court handed down a decision that could permanently change DUI plea negotiations. Before, most plea deals for DUI charges considered license suspensions to be one of the more minor concerns to work out with the…
House Arrest for Second DUI Charge
Our client found herself charged with her second DUI, which is a first-degree misdemeanor in Pennsylvania. If convicted, she faced a mandatory minimum sentence of 90 days in jail. Our client was worried because she lived in Ohio and would…
Pennsylvania DUI Law Changes
A couple of key changes to Pennsylvania DUI laws in late 2014 mean that drivers can no longer get multiple DUIs treated as first offenses because of timing, and that drivers convicted of a second DUI after refusing a chemical…
Preventing Holiday DUI Arrests
The holidays are a festive time. We attend holiday parties with friends and family, and we meet up at bars and restaurants to relax. While it is fine to enjoy a few drinks over the holidays, it is so important…
Yes, Le’Veon Bell – You Can Get a DUI While High on Marijuana
By now you have surely heard about Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell’s arrest for a DUI. According to the police report, Bell was surprised by the charges. He didn’t know that you could be arrested for a DUI while…
