State lawmakers in Washington State have proposed a bill that would require DUI ignition interlock devices for those who have had their DUI charges reduced to reckless driving: Goodman is sponsoring another bill, HB 2443, that would require the use of breath alcohol ignition interlock devices for those originally charged with DUI but convicted of…
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How a Pennsylvania DUI Can Affect Your Child Custody Rights
Under New Pennsylvania Laws: A DUI Conviction for Anyone in Your Home Can Affect Your Custody Rights As I have often mentioned on this blog, the penalties for a Pennsylvania DUI are very severe and they last a lifetime. Unfortunately, these penalties are only getting more and more severe and have serious ramifications on other,…
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New Pennsylvania Laws Require Teachers to Report Arrests including DUI
Teachers around Pennsylvania are facing a peculiar situation. New laws will result in teachers being ineligible for prospective employment for certain DUI Offenses. The new law calls for a three (3) year ineligibility period for a prospective employee convicted of a second DUI if it is graded as a misdemeanor of the first degree. Any…
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The Story of a DUI Convict
People just don’t take DUI seriously. For whatever reason, people still try to represent themselves or hire general practitioners who can give them bad advice. Many people just don’t realize how a DUI conviction can possibly change their lives. As a Pennsylvania DUI attorney who has fought in courtrooms all over the state and even…
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PA DUI Attorney Opposes Public Humiliation Campaign
I recently blogged about how some lawmakers are pushing for new DUI laws that include public humiliation. As a PA DUI attorney who deals with DUI cases day-in and day-out, I feel that penalties like these will only make it harder for those who have made mistakes to integrate back into society. Take the example…
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DUI: The New Scarlet Letter
Lawmakers across the country are pushing for harsher DUI laws and some of these bills introduce some disturbing new punishments. Normally, public humiliation is not part of the punishments for criminal offenses in America today. However, some of the proposed DUI laws will re-introduce public humiliation similar to what the main character in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s…
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How Long Will I be Punished for a PA DUI?
One thing that people don’t realize is the sheer extent of the penalties for a PA DUI conviction. Not only are the penalties extremely harsh, those convicted suffer from the penalties of a DUI for the rest of their lives. It is not something that will be over and done with quickly. For example, if…
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Dear PA DUI Attorney: Insurance Loss Because of DUI
Pennsylvania DUI: Will I lose my insurance? Dear PA DUI Attorney, I am already paying a high insurance premium because of a couple speeding violations and an accident. I was recently charged with a DUI in York County. Will I lose my insurance? This is one of the reasons you should seek out a qualified…
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PA DUI Mailbag: How long does a DUI conviction stay on my record?
Every Friday we will take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions about Pennsylvania DUI so that we can clear up any misconceptions and provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information. Today: I am facing DUI charges in York County, Pennsylvania. If I am convicted, how long with this stay…
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Media Bias When Covering Pennsylvania DUI
I have often lamented that DUI is one of the most politically charged crimes in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. There are a number of lobbies like MADD and the PA DUI Association that exert inordinate amounts of pressure on politicians to enact stricter Pennsylvania DUI Laws. In my opinion, as Pennsylvania’s first and only national Board…
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