Dedicated Attorneys & Proven Results Since 1980
Several of the clients that we here at Schimizzi Law LLC have worked with in Greensburg following an arrest for driving while intoxicated are surprised to learn that such an offense results in the automatic suspension of one’s driving privileges. Yet a DUI conviction does not stop you from needing to get to work or other important places. Are limited…
When someone is taken into custody, life often changes in different ways. For example, their academic or career opportunities could have limitations. In Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and throughout the entire U.S., this is often especially true for those charged with driving under the influence. On an annual basis, a significant number of Americans are apprehended for drunk driving and many of…
If you were recently charged with driving under the influence, a family member of yours is facing DUI charges or you are you are ever pulled over for drunk driving in the future, you may have a number of questions. For example, you may be wondering how these accusations could alter the course of your life and be unsure of…
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 general penalties for a DUI conviction. Generally speaking, the higher someone’s blood alcohol content (BAC) levels…
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 see insurance premiums skyrocket. Licensed professionals, however, may experience even more serious repercussions than…
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and that means the parties are about to start. But beneath all the fun and celebration lies a real danger – drunk driving. Even if you avoid an accident, being arrested and convicted of a DUI can lead to devastating fines and jail time. The truth is you do not have to choose one…
Super Bowl Sunday is an annual event that features parties throughout the nation. Some watch the game. Others are more interested in the commercials. The one common denominator that all football fans share seems to be drinking. When the game clock reaches zero, fans both celebratory and dejected get in their cars to travel home. Many get behind the wheel…
United States Supreme Court rulings can have wide-reaching consequences. With DUI being a crime that knows no demographic, the ruling affects anyone who may find themselves on the wrong side of a traffic stop for suspected drunk driving. A recent ruling (Birchfield v. North Dakota) involved a longstanding practice in determining blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The high court held that…
In some states, use of ignition-interlock devices (IIDs) after a DUI conviction is already so common that it’s casually called “blow and go.” In Pennsylvania, IIDs have not been so common. Though they have been used since 2003, they have been required only after a repeat conviction. But under a new law that takes effect in August, ignition locks will…