If you are charged with a crime in the Lehigh Valley, then you need to get a criminal defense attorney. The first question you face is where to seek an attorney. You can ask family and friends, look online, do some research. The most important thing, however, is to hire a criminal defense attorney… Continue reading REASONS TO HIRE A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN ALLENTOWN, PA
Tag: DUI Charges
DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS
IS A SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT LEGAL? The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1990 that sobriety checkpoints are constitutional and are not illegal searches and seizures in violation of the 4th Amendment. The reasoning was that the public’s interest outweighs the minor and temporary intrusion. However, the Supreme Court declared that the primary purpose of… Continue reading DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS
9 Things You Need To Know About DUI in PA
A DUI or driving under the influence of alcohol can come with some serious outcomes. You can lose your license and can be slapped with those expensive fines. Even worse, you can be put behind the bars. In this article, we walk through the key things to know about DUI in Pennsylvania. 1.… Continue reading 9 Things You Need To Know About DUI in PA
How Likely is Jail Time For a First DUI in Pennsylvania?
A first DUI can happen to anyone. Almost always, it was not intentional. The law does not require intent. The law requires that the person intentionally drank, and the person then lives with the consequences of having driven while intoxicated. If you’re arrested on a first DUI, it is important to be prepared and get… Continue reading How Likely is Jail Time For a First DUI in Pennsylvania?
Can You Be Arrested for DUI the Day After an Accident?
Picture this: You had a few drinks in downtown Allentown. You only have a short drive to get home and you feel fine. Suddenly, you bump into someone’s car. The police arrive and talk to you. Then they do some paperwork, and take you to the DUI Center, where you feel confused and not sure what to… Continue reading Can You Be Arrested for DUI the Day After an Accident?
Best Ways to Fight DUI Charges in Allentown
DUI charges are no joke. Even a first offense can result in fines, jail time, and the inability to find work with certain employers in the future. If you’ve been charged with a DUI, don’t despair—you may be able to fight it! Keep reading for tips on how to beat your DUI charge. Look for… Continue reading Best Ways to Fight DUI Charges in Allentown
How to Choose the Right DUI Attorney
DUI (Driving under the influence) cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania. According to the state police, over 22,000 arrests were made in 2019 for DUI, a 10% increase from DUI arrests in 2018. This makes it important to utilize the expertise of a DUI attorney in Allentown. Getting arrested for DUI is quite a stressful… Continue reading How to Choose the Right DUI Attorney
Should I Get A Lawyer In My DUI Case?
The laws in Pennsylvania on DUI cases have gotten progressively harsher over the years. Once upon a time when a police officer pulled over someone suspected of being under the influence, the officer might just lock up the car and drive the person home for the night to sleep it off. But no more. Police… Continue reading Should I Get A Lawyer In My DUI Case?
Can A DUI Be A Felony In PA?
From Slatington to Coopersburg, New Tripoli to Emmaus, Hellertown to Walnutport, Bethlehem to Easton, prosecutors aggressively pursue charges against people suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI). DUI penalties in Lehigh County and Northampton County are harsh and may involve jail time, long license suspensions, and steep fines. A typical… Continue reading Can A DUI Be A Felony In PA?