If you are charged with a crime in the Lehigh Valley, then you need to get a criminal defense attorney. The first question you face is where to seek an attorney. You can ask family and friends, look online, do some research. The most important thing, however, is to hire a criminal defense attorney… Continue reading REASONS TO HIRE A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN ALLENTOWN, PA
Tag: DUI Case
DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS
IS A SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT LEGAL? The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1990 that sobriety checkpoints are constitutional and are not illegal searches and seizures in violation of the 4th Amendment. The reasoning was that the public’s interest outweighs the minor and temporary intrusion. However, the Supreme Court declared that the primary purpose of… Continue reading DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS
9 Things You Need To Know About DUI in PA
A DUI or driving under the influence of alcohol can come with some serious outcomes. You can lose your license and can be slapped with those expensive fines. Even worse, you can be put behind the bars. In this article, we walk through the key things to know about DUI in Pennsylvania. 1.… Continue reading 9 Things You Need To Know About DUI in PA
How Likely is Jail Time For a First DUI in Pennsylvania?
A first DUI can happen to anyone. Almost always, it was not intentional. The law does not require intent. The law requires that the person intentionally drank, and the person then lives with the consequences of having driven while intoxicated. If you’re arrested on a first DUI, it is important to be prepared and get… Continue reading How Likely is Jail Time For a First DUI in Pennsylvania?
Can You Be Arrested for DUI the Day After an Accident?
Picture this: You had a few drinks in downtown Allentown. You only have a short drive to get home and you feel fine. Suddenly, you bump into someone’s car. The police arrive and talk to you. Then they do some paperwork, and take you to the DUI Center, where you feel confused and not sure what to… Continue reading Can You Be Arrested for DUI the Day After an Accident?
Effects Of a DUI Case on Your Job/Career: What to Know
Getting a DUI can affect your employment status in many ways. DUI case effects vary from person-to-person. Criminal defense attorneys should be knowledgeable about some of the most significant job considerations. Here are a few: 1. Perform Background Checks: An employer is likely to perform background checks on potential employees before hiring them. If you… Continue reading Effects Of a DUI Case on Your Job/Career: What to Know
Should I Get A Lawyer In My DUI Case?
The laws in Pennsylvania on DUI cases have gotten progressively harsher over the years. Once upon a time when a police officer pulled over someone suspected of being under the influence, the officer might just lock up the car and drive the person home for the night to sleep it off. But no more. Police… Continue reading Should I Get A Lawyer In My DUI Case?
