If you were recently arrested for a DUI, you are probably scared about the future and wondering about whether you will go to jail or lose your license. There is still a long way to go before you should think about penalties and sentencing. Right now, there are things you should be doing to strengthen…
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What are the penalties for a Fourth Offense DUI in PA?
If you have been convicted of three DUIs in the past, you already know how severe the penalties are. Unfortunately, recent changes in the laws have increased the penalties for fourth time offenders. Fourth (and subsequent) offenses are now a FELONY in Pennsylvania. If you are convicted of a felony of the third degree, you…
read more »How a Felony Drug Charge can Affect your Career: Chiropractors
Drug charges are very prevalent and unfortunately, many times the police charge the wrong person as the “kingpin”. A common scenario is when the police arrest someone who is a user and, instead of charging them with simple possession, they charge them with Possession with the Intent to Deliver (PWI) or another higher grade offense….
read more »What are the penalties for a Third Offense DUI in PA?
Recently, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania enacted laws that increased the penalties for some third time offenders. In PA, there is a 10 year look back period, so if you have 2 prior DUIs in the last 10 years, you can be charged with a third offense. The chart below details the penalties you will be…
read more »Felony DUI Laws in Pennsylvania
Recent changes to the Pennsylvania penal code have upgraded certain DUIs from misdemeanors to felonies. If you have been charged with a DUI, it is important that you understand these changes, especially if you are a repeat offender. These recent laws were passed to target “habitual offenders”. By grading certain DUIs as felonies, judges now…
read more »What happens when you are charged with refusing a breath or blood test in PA?
When you drive in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, you have given your consent to be tested for DUI. This is called “implied consent” and it is covered in Title 75 § 1547: “Any person who drives, operates or is in actual physical control of the movement of a vehicle in this Commonwealth shall be deemed…
read more »As Fetterman continues his marijuana listening tour, what does legalization mean for DUI enforcement?
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has recently started touring Pennsylvania to hold public forums on the legalization of marijuana. Fetterman is an advocate for legalization and Gov. Tom Wolfe has said it may be time for PA to legalize marijuana as well. (See also: Fetterman starts marijuana hearings in central Pennsylvania) But the question still remains,…
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