Pennsylvania drivers like you who are facing DUI charges may be wondering what that means. Will you serve jail time? Will you have to deal with fines and probation periods? The answer is usually yes.The Pennsylvanian Department of Transportation clearly lays out the...
Month: March 2017
How DUI convictions may affect licensed professionals
A DUI conviction is no picnic for anyone. Potential penalties in Pennsylvania can range from a fine to several years in jail along with a period of license suspension, depending on the specific offense and other factors. Anyone convicted of a DUI can also expect to...
A brief overview of the homebuying process
Purchasing a new home in Greensburg can be exciting. Many people go into the process knowing exactly what they want in a house but not fully comprehending what happens once they find that perfect match. At Schimmizi Law, LLC, we understand that homebuying can be...
Are breath test device results reliable?
When people in Pennsylvania are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, they may be asked to submit to a roadside breath test. These small portable machines are designed to determine drivers’ blood alcohol content level. Law enforcement officers use the...
What documents are involved in purchasing a home?
Once you found your dream house in Pennsylvania, the process to actually make it your own may seem time-consuming and tedious, at best. Even so, this is not the time to start rushing. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau explains that there are a number of legal...
Restaurant ownership groups abandons Chapter 11 bankruptcy plans
Those who run small businesses in Greensburg likely have lofty expectations of success during their initial days in operation. However, no company is immune to financial struggles at any point during its lifecycle. Should a small business accumulate enough liabilities...