Legally reviewed by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. If you’ve ever been arrested for driving under the influence, you know that it can be a nerve-wracking and frenzied experience, even if it’s in your own neighborhood. Getting a criminal infraction in another state can be even scarier. You’re in unfamiliar territory, you’re far from […]

Legally reviewed by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. In Pennsylvania, a DUI conviction generally cannot be expunged — DUI convictions remain on your record for life unless you qualify for one of a narrow set of exceptions. The primary path to DUI expungement is successful completion of Pennsylvania’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program, available […]

Yes, you can be charged with a DUI in Pennsylvania even if your car never left your own driveway. Learn how “actual physical control” and Pennsylvania’s DUI statute apply to private property, plus common defenses and penalties.

Legally reviewed by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. Being charged with a serious crime can leave you feeling anxious about the future. However, keep in mind that judges must consider several factors before sentencing a convicted defendant. One of these considerations is the mitigating factors that may give a defendant a lesser sentence. Mitigation […]