Year: 2018
Potential penalties for multiple DUI offenses in Pennsylvania
After having a few drinks with friends five years ago, you decided to drive home. You committed a minor traffic violation, and an officer pulled you over. The officer charged you with a DUI, and you faced serious penalties. Unfortunately, after you attended a wedding last weekend, although you felt...
How to get a restricted license after DUI charges
One of the penalties defendants may face for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania is license suspension. Depending on the number of offenses you have had, your suspension may last between 12 and 18 months. However, defendants may be able to apply for a restricted license to use until...
Pennsylvania lawmakers reviewing firearms laws
In the wake of the recent tragic Florida school shooting that left 17 dead, Pennsylvania lawmakers are reviewing a series of gun-bills designed to improve public safety in our state. In the past several weeks, both the House and Senate have considered bills intended to improve background checks and keep...
DUI-related laws get attention from Pennsylvania lawmakers
Driving under the influence (DUI) laws continue to evolve in Pennsylvania, a trio of them – two currently in place and the third still in discussion among lawmakers – have been gaining attention the past several months. First, let’s provide a primer on DUI laws. In Pennsylvania, any vehicle driver...