Facing a DUI charge can be extremely distressing and overwhelming. Between the legal complexities and potential long-term personal consequences, it is essential to have expert assistance and representation every step of the way. A skilled defense attorney can mean the…
Prior records and mandatory minimums are some of the factors taken into consideration during a criminal DUI case. Maximum Penalty When the law prescribes a range of appropriate sentences for a given offense, the court cannot order a sentence longer…
Can you be charged and convicted of resisting arrest after you have been stopped for DUI? Yes, you can. Here is the statutory language as to resisting arrest in Pennsylvania: “With the intent of preventing a public servant from effecting…
After the first one? You bet. In this blog I will talk about driving while suspended, 75 Pa.C.S.A. 1543a. I will discuss driving while suspended DUI in another post. There are many ways to get suspended. Getting too many points…
The answer is: yes, if they impair you. Pennsylvania punishes drug-based DUI offenses the harshest. It does not matter if it is a sleeping pill. Common sleeping medications are Ambien, Lunesta, and Sonata. If you take these, be very careful.…
Yes. People taking Xanax can be pulled over and charged for drugged driving. Xanax is a brand name of Alprazolam. It is a sedative, from a family of anti-anxiety medications called benzodiazepines. These drugs work by depressing the central nervous…
Adderall is a stimulant designed primarily to treat ADHD and other attention disorders. Adderall is a combination of the drugs dextroamphetamine and amphetamine. These drugs work to keep someone focused and attentive. Adderall is used to treat ADHD and other…
Most drivers think that having a prescription for their medication protect them from DUI charges. That is not correct and can get a driver in trouble. Pennsylvania DUI statutes make it illegal to drive while impaired by a drug or…
CHARGES FILED IN MCKEAN COUNTY An Olean, NY woman was charged with Homicide by Vehicle while DUI and related charges following a vehicle accident that occurred in January of 2021 in Ceres Township, McKean County. Among the charges filed was…
Recently, a doctor in Clearfield County was charged with a DUI based on her use of prescription medication. The doctor is accused of having the prescription drug Gabapentin in her system. Gabapentin, which has the brand name Neurontin, is a…
