One of the most common criminal charges in Pennsylvania is DUI. You will face a host of penalties that can disrupt the rest of your life if you are arrested for driving while under the influence. This article deals with some of the many penalties a person can face here in Pennsylvania and why you should contact an experienced Allegheny
Being arrested and charged for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI) can be a humiliating and devastating experience. However, sustaining a conviction for DUI will only make your problems worse. If convicted of driving under the influence in California, the penalties you face will depend on the number of times you have previously sustained convictions for this
On Sept. 1, 2019, the Texas Driver Responsibility Program was repealed removing the DWI Surcharge in Texas. Under that program a surcharge was assessed for a DWI in the amount of $1,000 per year; $1,500 per year for a second or subsequent conviction within three years; and $2,000 per year for a second conviction or if the blood alcohol content
“Impairment” means you have ingested some substance that interferes with your sound judgment, reaction time, and ability to think clearly. Most drivers believe that driving under the influence only pertains to alcohol, but you can also be intoxicated, or impaired, by drugs. While alcohol is an actual intoxicating substance, legal and illegal drugs also come under the DUI category. Prescription drugs that
Butter is awesome. I can’t think of a single person I know who doesn’t love butter. For some dieters, it may be one of the most difficult things to give up on a weight loss journey! Margarine is not butter. It can never be butter. No matter what they color it, how they shape it, or what cute container they
Most people are completely new to the criminal justice system when they receive the first charge for driving under the influence. Unfortunately, many of the people who get one conviction then go on to get another charge for the same basic offense. When it comes to the criminal case and its consequences, there can be big differences between the first
The impact of COVID on the criminal justice system will take many years to unwind. The Texas Supreme Court continues to push back the jury trial “start” date for the criminal courts. Texas is currently under an April 1 Order, but the date has been pushed several times and may be pushed into the summer. Many thousands of cases are
A breath alcohol or blood alcohol test in Texas may be used as evidence that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was above the legal limit at the time you were operating a car. The legal limit in Texas is a 0.08. If you “fail” a breath or blood test and are charged with DWI in Texas, you should immediately contact
There are quite a few differences in Texas between a first DWI versus your second DWI. The biggest difference is the punishment range. In this article, we will talk about the different consequences of getting your first DWI versus your second DWI. It’s important to understand the differences and to hire a lawyer who can walk you through the process
Yes, you can get arrested for DWI in Texas if a police officer suspects you are intoxicated on drugs rather than alcohol. In fact, arrests for driving under the influence of drugs are becoming more and more common. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been focusing on this area for several years. There has been a great
One of the most common criminal charges in Pennsylvania is DUI. You will face a host of penalties that can disrupt the rest of your life if you are arrested for driving while under the influence. This article deals with some of the many penalties a person can face here in Pennsylvania and why you should contact an experienced Allegheny
Being arrested and charged for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI) can be a humiliating and devastating experience. However, sustaining a conviction for DUI will only make your problems worse. If convicted of driving under the influence in California, the penalties you face will depend on the number of times you have previously sustained convictions for this
On Sept. 1, 2019, the Texas Driver Responsibility Program was repealed removing the DWI Surcharge in Texas. Under that program a surcharge was assessed for a DWI in the amount of $1,000 per year; $1,500 per year for a second or subsequent conviction within three years; and $2,000 per year for a second conviction or if the blood alcohol content
“Impairment” means you have ingested some substance that interferes with your sound judgment, reaction time, and ability to think clearly. Most drivers believe that driving under the influence only pertains to alcohol, but you can also be intoxicated, or impaired, by drugs. While alcohol is an actual intoxicating substance, legal and illegal drugs also come under the DUI category. Prescription drugs that
Butter is awesome. I can’t think of a single person I know who doesn’t love butter. For some dieters, it may be one of the most difficult things to give up on a weight loss journey! Margarine is not butter. It can never be butter. No matter what they color it, how they shape it, or what cute container they
Most people are completely new to the criminal justice system when they receive the first charge for driving under the influence. Unfortunately, many of the people who get one conviction then go on to get another charge for the same basic offense. When it comes to the criminal case and its consequences, there can be big differences between the first
The impact of COVID on the criminal justice system will take many years to unwind. The Texas Supreme Court continues to push back the jury trial “start” date for the criminal courts. Texas is currently under an April 1 Order, but the date has been pushed several times and may be pushed into the summer. Many thousands of cases are
A breath alcohol or blood alcohol test in Texas may be used as evidence that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was above the legal limit at the time you were operating a car. The legal limit in Texas is a 0.08. If you “fail” a breath or blood test and are charged with DWI in Texas, you should immediately contact
There are quite a few differences in Texas between a first DWI versus your second DWI. The biggest difference is the punishment range. In this article, we will talk about the different consequences of getting your first DWI versus your second DWI. It’s important to understand the differences and to hire a lawyer who can walk you through the process
Yes, you can get arrested for DWI in Texas if a police officer suspects you are intoxicated on drugs rather than alcohol. In fact, arrests for driving under the influence of drugs are becoming more and more common. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been focusing on this area for several years. There has been a great
