DUI is not a minor criminal offense. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has attached very heavy penalties to DUI charges which means even a first offense can lead to jail time, hefty fines and a lengthy license suspension. On top of all of that, your insurance premiums will increase and you may lose out on job…
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You’re Guilty Because I Said So
It’s really sad to see our legal values deteriorate before our very eyes. One of the underlying themes in criminal justice is the presumption of innocence UNLESS proven guilty. However, this currently does not apply to DUI! That is because DUI is the most politically charged crime in the United States today and through the…
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The Fourth of July and DUI
Aside from burgers and fireworks, the Fourth of July is a time to reflect on how fortunate we are to be free and have rights. Freedom of Speech. The Right to Bear Arms. Protection from unreasonable search and seizure. (Does not apply to Texas DUI suspects.) Right to a Trial by Jury. The Presumption of…
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DUI Hypocrisy: Guilty Before Being Proven Innocent
Drunk driving is a serious problem in Pennsylvania and across the country. Like most of us, I also wish that people would not make the choice of getting behind the wheel while they are drunk. To battle this, many people are willing to adopt “any means necessary” to eliminate the DUI problem. However, sometimes these…
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They Get Off on Technicalities but They’re Really Guilty, Aren’t They?
In my travels around the country and around Pennsylvania, I run into a number of people. One of the most common questions I get is, "You get them off on technicalities but they’re really guilty, aren’t they?" Here’s a question: Have you ever been accused of something you didn’t do? Of course, at one time or…
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There is no such thing as the presumption of innocence in DUI cases
There’s no such thing as the presumption of innocence in modern day United States and Pennsylvania jury trials. It’s a sad fact that it seems as if a person, especially accused of a DUI, has to prove themselves to be innocent through the course of trial proceedings rather than the proper burden being applied both…
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DUI Witch Hunting
When I introduce myself as a Pennsylvania DUI lawyer to new people I get some mixed responses. Many people who are probably well intentioned see this as absolutely abhorrent. Then comes the inevitable question set in an offensive tone, “How do you defend THOSE people?”. This leads into discussions about carnage on the road and…
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