Any sex crime allegation will be taken seriously in Pennsylvania, and the penalties administered if you’re convicted of behaving abusively or inappropriately could change your life forever. Nevertheless, everyone is allowed their day in court. As an American citizen, you have the right to a fair trial and a robust defense. An expert lawyer may […]

In nearly every state, the basic DUI laws are the same: drivers over the age of 21 are considered legally drunk when their blood alcohol level is 0.08 percent or more. After a conviction, first-time offenders will likely undergo several months of probation, pay a hefty fine, attend an alcohol highway safety school, and be […]

In an effort to protect the roads from drunk drivers and reduce repeat offenses, there has been a movement toward stricter penalties for first-time DUI offenders in Southeast Pennsylvania. Today, driving under the influence carries a variety of consequences for first-time DUI offenders, including the potential installation of an ignition interlock device (IID). An IID—sometimes […]

Drivers below the age of 21 are not allowed to drink any alcohol, let alone drive with a traceable amount of alcohol in their system. Anyone underage who consumes, possesses, or transports alcohol, or tries to purchase alcohol can be charged with Possession or Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor, also referred to as underage […]

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision in April 2020 concluded that police are not allowed to withdraw blood to measure blood alcohol content (BAC) without permission unless they have a warrant to do so. If you’re unconscious, police must first acquire a search warrant before they can draw your blood for a DUI (driving under the […]