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As advocates for those charged with DUI in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, we have seen all sorts of embarrassing situations. What we have not seen, we have heard or read about from our colleagues. For example, say that you are a professional (doctor, banker, etc.) with a...
One of the first traffic laws that people learn is that it is illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol, yet driving under the influence (DUI) charges are some of the most common criminal offenses in Pennsylvania. Anytime someone gets behind the wheel after...
Many people don’t realize that they can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) even if you were under the .08% limit. Moreover, a charge while under the limit isn’t particularly unusual. Why are some people arrested while under the limit? The simple answer...
The PA Superior Court en banc has recently affirmed the trial court’s suppression of cell phone data obtained by police, finding that Defendant’s “consent” to a phone data dump was not knowing and voluntary. Noting that this issue raised “an important question...
The PA Superior Court recently affirmed a suppression court’s finding that probable cause to believe that a man has committed a crime on the street does not necessarily give rise to probable cause to search his home. In this appeal (filed by the Commonwealth),...
When children become teenagers and young adults, making mistakes and rebellion become major concerns. Even children who are usually responsible and respectful can go through phases where they let the worst elements at school influence their behavior or push back...
An ignition interlock device (IID) is a personal breath test unit installed directly in someone's vehicle. The driver will have to perform the test when they start the vehicle and even occasionally while they drive. The goal of these devices is to prevent someone from...
The results of a Breathalyzer or chemical breath test performed during a traffic stop could have massive implications. If the results show that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over the legal limit of 0.08%, you will - at minimum - most likely be arrested,...
Assault is one of the most common violent criminal charges that people face in Pennsylvania. Charges range from simple assault to aggravated assault, with many factors increasing the severity of the charges and penalties. Simple assault is often a second-degree...
Whether you’re under investigation, facing charges or have just been arrested, you need to make sure that you do not say or do anything that could hurt your case. You’re in a precarious position, and it’s important that you don’t end up getting into deeper trouble...
