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An arrest comes with uncertainty and anxiety, as it can have significant repercussions on your future. When facing criminal charges, it is important to be mindful of your actions and avoid key common mistakes in the following days and weeks to help minimize the impact...
One wrong decision can find you behind the wheel after having what seems like a harmless drink or two. When this lapse in judgment leads to a DUI arrest, your immediate concern might be the future of your education. While a first-time DUI certainly comes with lesser repercussions than you would incur as a repeat offender, that does not change…
Pennsylvania increases penalties for multiple convictions of driving under the influence. The impact of a second or subsequent DUI can result in costly fines, loss of license and jail time. If you or a family member faces this situation, review the details about what to expect when you get another DUI in Pennsylvania after a first offense. Penalties for second…
Pennsylvania employs a multi-tiered penalty system for drivers convicted of driving under the influence. A first-time DUI usually carries less severe penalties than those for repeat offenders; however, other factors apply. What are the potential legal consequences for a first DUI offense? General impairment penalties A driver convicted of driving with a blood alcohol content of .08 up to .099%…
As a college student, you understand that living away from home provides you with the chance to do some things no longer under the judgmental eyes of your parents. There are many temptations, including alcohol. But imbibing in spirits has consequences, especially after you have had a few too many drinks at a college mixer and decide to get behind…
With growing opinions, growing ideas and a growing mind, your child has left home to attend college. The signs of independence arrived, and the actual signs of adulthood remain just around the corner. However, like some young adults, questionable decisions surface, leading to potentially severe consequences. And you get the call from him. He is in jail. Police arrested him…
In many cases, when someone is arrested for driving under the influence, it is more of an accident than a conscious choice with criminal intent. Someone consumes too much alcohol at a house party or happy hour but feels fine to drive home. Or someone knows they probably shouldn’t be driving but observes that the roads are somewhat empty and…
Drunk driving charges in Greensburg and throughout Pennsylvania can have a negative impact on a person’s life regardless of their age and circumstances. For young people who are still in college or in their early 20s, a DUI conviction with its penalties can undoubtedly cause challenges as they seek to complete school, get a job and advance in life. Older…
Crafting a strong drunk driving defense is important for any driver accused of driving under the influence and facing the possible penalties and consequences associated with drunk driving charges. There are a variety of different criminal defense approaches to drunk driving charges. The best criminal defense strategy when facing charges of driving under the influence depends on the situation and…
As a new college student, you feel like you have the world at your fingertips. However, this is your first taste of independence, and the last thing you want to do is disappoint your parents while away at college. There are many temptations during this life phase, one of them being alcohol. And when a student is faced with underage…