DUI is a very serious charge. So much so that just simply being charged can really change a person’s life forever. DUI carries a huge social and political stigma. People don’t consider the facts of the case. They judge you in the court of public opinion. This includes friends, family, colleagues and your bosses. On…
read more »Month: July 2015
PA lawmaker calls for DUI registry
DUI laws are highly politically motivated. If they were motivated by lawmakers who cared about our families, you would see similar legislation for driving while texting and for falling asleep at the wheel. Both of those are just as dangerous as DUI but don’t have powerful lobbies backing new laws. I use that as a…
read more »4th of July DUI Checkpoints: Northumberland County
Sunbury Police confirm there will also be an increased crackdown on drunk boaters this weekend. Boaters on the Susquehanna river should also be aware and operate with caution. (See the penalties for Boating under the influence- BUI) Drivers are advised to use their best discretion when getting on the roads this weekend. If you plan on…
read more »4th of July DUI Checkpoints: Dauphin County
Pennsylvania State Police will be conducting DUI checkpoints throughout Harrisburg and Dauphin County during the holiday weekend. Drivers should expect delays and traffic. Additionally, this year there is a big push to crackdown on drunk boaters and Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico has confirmed that there will be more police out on the waterways this…
read more »4th of July: BBQs, Fireworks and DUI Checkpoints 2015
Below is a list of DUI checkpoints all around PA for the holiday weekend. If you have additional information, please share it in the comments. As always, The McShane Firm encourages you to make safe and responsible decisions. Before you go out, please remember to read our blog post: 5 Ways to Avoid a DUI (After Getting…
read more »4th of July DUI Checkpoints: Berks County
Pennsylvania State Police and PennDOT will be conducting DUI checkpoints in Berks County during the holiday weekend. Drivers should expect delays and traffic. The sobriety checkpoints will be held between July 3-July 5. There will also be a number of roving patrols through out the county, especially from Friday evening through Monday morning. Drivers are advised to…
read more »4th of July DUI Checkpoints: Clearfield County
Pennsylvania State Police Troop C will be conducting DUI checkpoints in Clearfield County during the holiday weekend. Drivers should expect delays and traffic. The sobriety checkpoints will be held between July 3-July 5. There will also be a number of roving patrols through out the county, especially from Friday evening through Monday morning. Drivers are advised to use…
read more »4th of July DUI Checkpoints: Philadelphia
Capt. John Wilcyznski, with the Philadelphia Police Department’s accident investigation division (AID) says there will also be increased DUI checkpoints on the roads this weekend. Drivers should expect delays and traffic. The sobriety checkpoints will be held between July 3-July 5. There will also be a number of roving patrols through out the county, especially from…
read more »4th of July DUI Checkpoints: Venango County
Pennsylvania State Police and local police will be conducting DUI checkpoints in Venango County during the holiday weekend. Drivers should expect delays and traffic. The sobriety checkpoints will be held between July 3-July 5. There will also be a number of roving patrols through out the county, especially from Friday evening through Monday morning. Drivers are advised to use…
read more »4th of July DUI Checkpoints: West Mifflin Borough/Allegheny County
Pennsylvania State Police and the South Hills DUI Task Force will be conducting DUI checkpoints in West Mifflin Borough/Allegheny County during the holiday weekend. Drivers should expect delays and traffic. The sobriety checkpoints will be held between July 3-July 5. There will also be a number of roving patrols through out the county, especially from Friday evening…
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