Since Pennsylvania DUI blog has many out of state readers, from time to time I like to highlight the efforts being made by excellent DUI attorneys across the country. One such lawyer is Attorney Steven Hernandez in New Jersey. I have known Attorney Hernandez for many years as a student in some of the courses…
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Underage DUI Laws in PA (Part 2)
In our last post, we examined the legal penalties and additional consequences for an underage DUI in PA. Today we look at other related offenses and how to defend and underage DUI charge. Underage Drinking If you are charged with and underage DUI, it is likely you will also be charged with underage drinking. The…
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Underage DUI Laws in PA
With schools and colleges off for the summer, teenagers spend a lot of their free time on the road. As part of our series “Summertime – DUI Time.” We take a closer look at Underage (Under 21) DUI in PA. If you are between the ages of 18 and 21, and convicted of a DUI,…
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LaHood is Wants You to Think He’s Getting Tough on Distracted Driving
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood wants you to think the government is getting tough on distracted driving: Government Steps Up Effort To Combat Distracted Driving WASHINGTON — Calling texting and cellphone use “a national epidemic,” Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood laid out a blueprint Thursday for stepped-up federal efforts and pressure on states to crack down on…
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How Bad Can a Bad Lawyer Really Be?
No matter how many times it’s said, some people still don’t understand how bad a bad lawyer can really be. The Innocence Project list bad lawyering as one of the leading causes to false convictions. Here is an excerpt from on of the profiles highlighting this issue: The exoneration and release of Jimmy Ray Bromgard…
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Another Reason to Fight Your DUI: Increased Car Insurance
There are many reasons why you should fight your DUI charges. A professional DUI attorney can guide you and help you calculate the penalties involved. One of the long-term costs associated with a DUI conviction are increased auto insurance premiums. Especially for those who do not have a perfect driving record, a DUI can really…
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Summertime DUI: Federal DUI in PA
One of the great summer pastimes in Pennsylvania is visiting National Parks and Forests in the state such as Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, the Gettysburg National Battlefield, and Allegheny National Forest. As these area are administered by the Federal Government, a DUI in these areas will result in a federal DUI offense. Law…
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DUI Myth Busters: I’ll Get Off Easy
In my time defending DUI cases in Pennsylvania, one of the most common misconceptions I come across is when people believe just because they have a perfect criminal record they will get off easy on a first time DUI. They think that ARD is a viable option to them until it is explained to them….
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