Articles Posted in DUIs

DUI conviction does more harm to you than mere fines and prison terms. It can have a direct bearing on your career and ability to find good jobs. If you are a licensed professional consequences can be even more damaging. DUI conviction can also lead to suspension of your occupational license or its revocation. For…

Unfortunately, driving under the influence is on the rise in Pittsburgh as it is elsewhere in Pennsylvania. To curb this problem police and other arms of the legal system treat these charges seriously. If you or one of your loved ones faces conviction on a DUI charge it can be harsh and create a permanent…

An arrest for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or a DUI accident is scary. You probably don’t know what to expect. You most likely feel helpless. However, things are not as grim as they seem. Hiring a lawyer experienced in DUI defense to represent you will reduce the stress you feel. Your lawyer will review…

Often, the first indication a driver has that he or she is about to be arrested for drunk driving is flashing lights in their rear view mirror. They might have been going a little fast, or rolled through a stop sign, or even had a burned out taillight that caught the attention of the police.…

If you have been stopped by the cops and accused of driving under the influence, your mind is likely racing, and full of fear and questions. Here are five things you should do immediately after getting a DUI. Following these steps will help you be prepared to fight your case. Write Everything DownDetails are what…

A Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney who understands DUI law and the process that DUI cases go through is an asset to anyone facing DUI charges. He is often able to get charges reduced or dismissed before the case goes to a jury. A preliminary hearing is the first step after a DUI arrest. When a Driving…

As the holiday season approaches, the law enforcement officials in Pennsylvania, and Pittsburgh in particular, notice an increasing number of drunk driving accident cases. A particular study by MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, showed that approximately 290,000 people faced injuries, and 10,265 people died in drunk driving cases. If you don’t want to be a…

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a driver who carries a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and who is either convicted of or pleads guilty to Driving Under the Influence, will lose their license for a year, even if he or she enters the Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition (ARD) program. ARD is a first-time offenders program in Pennsylvania.…

If you have been charged with a DUI offense in the last 10 years you are probably well aware of how the system works in Pittsburgh. The punishment is harsh in the event of somebody repeating the offense. Your car insurance premium shoots up, you need to install an IID and pay huge amounts of…

Incidents of drinking driving are on the rise in Pittsburgh. If you drive in an inebriated state beyond permissible limits you can be charged with a DUI. If the police have even an iota of doubt they can pull you off the road. Even a first DUI charge can result in conviction and multiple penalties.…