As a criminal defense lawyer, I have dealt closely with the police and witnessed first hand how they can sometimes be. While most are honorable and want to do the right thing, there are more than a few who do not. However, this one incident we are about to write about is too much. I…
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Common Mistakes Made by Police in Harrisburg
Many people believe that when they are arrested for a DUI that they are doomed to a conviction. This is not true. Many cases that look like an open-and-shut case for the prosecution can fall apart on close examination. One of the main reasons for DUI cases to be dismissed or arrive at a not…
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How a Pennsylvania DUI Can Stop You from Hunting
In Pennsylvania, it’s hunting season: Around this time of year we get a lot of questions about whether people convicted of a DUI can lawfully possess a firearm. Basically there are two areas to look at, State and Federal laws: Pennsylvania State Laws Under Pennsylvania law, a person who has been convicted of driving under…
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Permanent DUI Roadblocks
DUI checkpoints are becoming more and more popular with police departments across the country. What is troubling is that now some lawmakers in Texas are arguing for permanent roadblocks to combat the drunk driving problem. SAPD asks state for DWI checkpoints AUSTIN — Citing a troubled culture that fuels drunken driving, a San Antonio Police…
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4th Annual PADUIBLOG.com Charity Poll
Every year at PADUIblog.com, we ask our loyal readers to help a choose a charity for a $500 donation from The McShane Firm. This year we have chosen three worthy charities. The polls are open now with all voting to end on December 31 at midnight. The winning charity will get a donation of $500….
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