If I am stopped for a DUI in PA, am I required to Take the Hand-held Breath Test? A lot of people get into trouble simply for not knowing their rights when stopped for a PA DUI. Police know this and try to intimidate people into obeying their orders and in the process forgo the…
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Pennsylvania DUI Law Review: ARD
Pennsylvania DUI Law Review: Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) There are a number of options available to a person accused of a DUI in PA. One of the goals of this blog is to educate the public about their rights and the pertinent legal options under Pennsylvania DUI law. If you are charged with a DUI…
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Increasing Penalties for DUI in PA
Many states around the country are pushing for tougher DUI laws in the upcoming legislative session. There have been debates about this in the Pennsylvania legislator as well. Many times passing tougher penalties for criminal offenses is easy for lawmakers because many voters support stricter consequences for criminal offenses. This stems from the incorrect belief…
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Dear PA DUI Attorney: Roadside DUI Tests
Should I Perform the Roadside DUI Tests? Dear PA DUI Attorney, A friend of mine was pulled over for a DUI in Shippensburg, Cumberland County PA and asked to do the roadside tests like standing on one leg, walking a straight line and following the officer’s finger with his eyes. Every day of the week,…
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Dear Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer: The Cop Took My License
Every Friday we take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions about Pennsylvania DUI so we can clear up any misconceptions and provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information about Pennsylvania DUI laws and related topics. Today: Dear Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer, The cops charged me for DUI and took my…
read more »Drunk Sleeping is not the same as Drunk Driving
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania along with state and local police are all trying to make our roadways safer…or so they claim. Once again the evident hypocrisy is crystal clear when it comes to Pennsylvania DUI. As a Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer, it is my job to show a balanced picture of what is really happening. Decision…
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PA DUI Mailbag: DUI Accident Charge
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: Dear Attorney McShane, I came across your blog today and found it to have a ton of information…
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PA DUI Mailbag: Effects on Non-Pennsylvania Drivers
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: Dear Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer, I am licensed out of state and was recently charged with a Pennsylvania DUI…
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PA DUI Mailbag: I Thought .08 was a DUI in PA?
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: Dear Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer, My 20 year old son was charged with a DUI while he tested at…
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PA DUI Mailbag: No Contest in DUI Cases
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: What will happen if I plea "no contest" in my Pennsylvania DUI case? For a Pennsylvania DUI cases…
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