On behalf of Schimizzi Law, LLC | Jan 29, 2020 | Drunk Driving Defense
Drivers who have previous DUI convictions on their records are likely to face harsh penalties. Yet a recent decision made by the Pennsylvania state Senate could make those penalties even tougher. In a 43-6 vote, the bill will now pass to the House and could likely...
On behalf of Schimizzi Law, LLC | Mar 29, 2018 | Drunk Driving Defense
Sometimes, driving home after a drink or two seems the wisest option. Because each outing can take its own unexpected turns, it can often be difficult to prepare for a safe ride home after a drink. When a Pennsylvania driver feels that a drunk driving charge has been...
On behalf of Schimizzi Law, LLC | Jan 8, 2018 | Drunk Driving Defense
As the holiday season has come to a close, some, unfortunately, are struggling with the annoyance of a drunk driving arrest. Because it can take such small amounts of alcohol to result in burdensome penalties and fees, driving while under the...
On behalf of Schimizzi Law, LLC | Dec 16, 2017 | Drunk Driving Defense
When a younger person is accused of operating a vehicle while drunk, their future may be thrown off course right away. These charges could have a far-reaching impact on future opportunities and may also affect them in the present, such as having a...
On behalf of Schimizzi Law, LLC | Dec 10, 2017 | Drunk Driving Defense
In May 2016, Pennsylvania altered the effect a first time DUI conviction has on a person’s driver’s license by amending section 3805 of the Motor Vehicle Code and enacting section 1556. These changes went into effect in August 2017. Prior to...
On behalf of Schimizzi Law, LLC | Nov 22, 2017 | Drunk Driving Defense
If you are ever stopped while driving by an officer in Pennyslvania and that officer suspects that you may have been drinking, you might be asked to perform a few tests. These are called field sobriety tests. Contrary to what many people may believe, these tests...
On behalf of Schimizzi Law, LLC | Sep 15, 2017 | Drunk Driving Defense
Drunk driving charges are serious in every state, but in Pennsylvania, recent changes in the law give no second chances. Some in the state are even calling the widespread drunk driving issue the “DUI war,” remarking on the growing concern of unsafe roads....
On behalf of Schimizzi Law, LLC | Sep 1, 2017 | Drunk Driving Defense
There rightfully exist a number of penalties attached to drunk driving offenses, but sometimes, a mild offense simply occurs out of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Pennsylvania, like most states, contains a set of laws and penalties regarding driving under...
On behalf of Schimizzi Law, LLC | Aug 18, 2017 | Drunk Driving Defense
Most in Greensburg are likely familair with the number “0.08” in reference to the state’s drunk driving laws. That is the blood alcohol content measurement that indicates one is legally determined to be too impaired to operate a motor vehicle. Many...
On behalf of Schimizzi Law, LLC | Aug 18, 2017 | Drunk Driving Defense
If you have been accused of getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol, all sorts of questions may be on your mind and you could wonder how the charges will affect your life. From a lengthy prison sentence to the suspension of your...
