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Best. Attorney. EVER!

Posted by Jennifer, a DUI client, 5 days ago.

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Excellent

• I recommend Joseph Paletta.
• I used Joseph 6-12 months ago.
• Joseph handled my DUI / DWI matter.
• I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

Highly recommend Attorney Joseph Paletta! He is a great attorney and his staff is amazing! Very professional, caring and responsive firm.

Coom. v. M.M. - DUI Charges - ARD

Commonwealth v. M.M. - DUI CHARGES

Click the link below to read about this case....

http://attorneypalettacaseresults.blogspot.com/2012/10/com-v-mm-dui.html

Com v. B.M. (DUI - ARD Hearing) - Case Results

Commonwealth v. B.M. - ARD Hearing - DUI Charges

 

 

 

Click Below to read more about this case....

 

 

 

http://attorneypalettacaseresults.blogspot.com/2012/10/com-v-bm-dui-charges-ard-hearing.html

 



Com v. J.G.- DUI-Second Offense - Case Results

Com. v. J.G.

 

Client was charged with Driving Under the Influence as a second offense, numerous other Misdemeanor offenses, Summary offenses and even two Aggravated Assault charges, both as    Felony-1s.

 

Find out how Attorney Paletta worked out this case by clicking below....

http://attorneypalettacaseresults.blogspot.com/2012/10/com-v-jg-trial-dui-2nd-offense-simple.html

Com v. B.H. (Case Results Blog)

Commonwealth v. B.H.

 

Client was charged with Driving Under the Influence and other miscellaneous charges.   Click the link below to find out more...

http://attorneypalettacaseresults.blogspot.com/2012/10/DUI-ARD.html

Labor Day D.U.I. Charges

Numerous D.U.I. Checkpoints were set up by local police over the Labor Day weekend.   If you are one of the many who have received DUI Charges as a result of a checkpoint, traffic stop or automible accident, you should contact me immediately to discuss your case.

Even if you have not received your formal paperwork or Preliminary Hearing date yet, you should still contact me immediately to learn your rights!

DON'T WAIT, CALL OR E-MAIL ME NOW!!

412.391.7999
aimee@lawyerpaletta.com

437 Grant Street,
Suite 424 Frick Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

DUI Representation -

Charged with DUI? 

DUI Charges in Pittsburgh...

Have you been charged with D.U.I.?

 

Many people who have been charged/arrested for Driving Under the Influence call our office immediately following the incident which led to the charges they are facing. 

They often express their concern about being unsure whether they should call an attorney even though they have not received any formal charges or even their Blood Alcohol Content (B.A.C.) results. 

 

Although you may not have your formal charges yet, consulting with an attorney can only help you.  Attorney Paletta will meet with you to discuss the facts of your case as soon as you contact us and schedule your meeting.  By contacting us immediately, you will be able to speak with Attorney Paletta, get many of your questions answered and become educated about your situation.  In addition, contacting us as soon as possible will give us more time to prepare your case.

 

Don’t wait; contact us now to schedule your meeting!

aimee@lawyerpaletta.com

412.391.7999

 

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5/18/12 - (DUI - Second Offense) Commonwealth v. L.K.

5/18/12 - Commonwealth v. L.K. - Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - DUI-Second Offense

In this specific case, our Client was charged with numerous DUI counts in addition to traffic violations.  If convicted, Client faced penalties as a Second-time DUI offender. 
At the time of the Second offense, Client was already being represented by Attorney Paletta for an alleged previous DUI-(first offense) which was still an active case at the time of the alleged Second Offense.

TO READ MORE & LEARN WHAT THE OUTCOME OF THE CASE WAS, VISIT OUR RECENT CASE BLOG BY CLICKING THE FOLLOWING LINK.... 

Attorney Paletta's Recent Cases

DUI CHECKPOINTS - ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Pittsburgh Police plan on conducting numeorus sobriety checkpoints throughout the region over St. Patrick's Day weekend. 

Whether you're in town for the St. Patrick's Day Parade or for the NCAA Basketball Tournament, it is likely that you will go through at least one sobriety checkpoint.

If you or someone you know are one of the many people that will be charged with Driving Under the Influence as a result of one of these checkpoints, contact The Law Office of Joseph A. Paletta immediately.  Attorney Paletta has represented thousands of clients who have been charged with DUI/DWI/DAI offenses and is here to help you too.

Call us now to schedule your initial consultation.

437 Grant Street
Suite 424 Frick Bldg.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

412.391.7999 - Office
aimee@lawyerpaletta.com

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Commonwealth v. J.M. (Motion to Suppress) - DUI/DAI/DWI

3/2/12

Commonwealth v. J.M. (Motion to Suppress)

Charge/Violation:

75 §3802 §§A1 - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE  - Misdemeanor

75 §3802 §§C -   DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE  - Misdemeanor

75 §3361 §§A -   DRIVING VEHICLE AT SAFE SPEED - Summary

Verdict:  Attorney Paletta presented an Omnibus Pretrial Motion/Motion to Suppress, alleging that police did not have reasonable suspicion to stop the vehicle.  This Motion was granted.  The Commonwealth did not proceed on the case and filed a Petition for Nolle Prosse.  ALL CHARGES AGAINST DEFENDANT WERE NOLLE-PROSSED/ WITHDRAWN

Commonwealth v. M.K. (Motion to Suppress)

Be sure to check "Attorney Paletta's Recent Case Results" Blog to find out the facts of this DUI case!

DUI - General License Supsension Guidelines

The following blog will provide some insight for individuals who are facing a DUI charge in Pennsylvania and would like some general information as to what will happen with their driver's license.  For more information, you should contact Attorney Joseph Paletta immediately.

In general, license suspensions relating to DUI's will be as follows:  If you have a BAC below .10% and charged with incapable of safe driving, no suspension will be issued for the first offense.  However there will be certain criteria that the alleged offender must meet in order to have no suspension.  If you have a BAC of .10% or higher than .10% but less than .16%, you are facing a 12 month suspension of your driver's license for the 1st and 2nd offense. If this is your 3rd or subsequent offense, you will be facing an 18 month suspension of your driver's license.

For offender's with a BAC that is .16% or higher, you are facing a 12 month license suspension for the first offense and an 18 month suspension period for your second or subsequent offense.  If you have an out of state DUI conviction, you will receive no suspension for your first offense.  However, for your 2nd or subsequent offense, you will be facing a 12 month suspension of your driver's license.

DUI - LICENSE SUSPENSIONS & ARD

If you have been charged with a DUI, DWI or DAI in Pennsylvania and are considering accepting the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program but would like to know a little more about what implications this will have on your Driver's License, the following tips will give you a better idea as to what general guidelines the courts use:

To read more click the Title of this blog above....

Pennsylvania DUI & "Tier 1" explained

In Pennsylvania, the legal limit of alcohol is .08%.  Under the DUI Laws, DUI penalties are categorized into 3 main tiers/levels. 

In general, these tiers/levels are as follows:

1.  .08 to .99%BAC - General Impairment
2.  .10 to .159%BAC - High BAC
3.  .16% and higher - Highest BAC

The following will provide a description with guidelines of penalties for Tier 1 - .08 to .99%BAC - General Impairment:

NO PREVIOUS OFFENSES:

• Ungraded Misdemeanor
• Approx. $300 fine
• Alcohol Highway Safety School & treatment when ordered
• Up to 6 months probation

1 PREVIOUS OFFENSE:

• Ungraded Misdemeanor
• 12 month license Supsension
• Approx. $300 - $2,500 fine
• Alcohol Highway Safety School & treatment when ordered
• possible 5 days  - 6 months jail time
• 1 year ignition interlock

2 or more PREVIOUS OFFENSES:

• 2nd Degree Misdemeanor
• 12 month license Supsension
• Approx. $500 - $5,000 fine
• Alcohol Highway Safety School & treatment when ordered
• possible 10days  - 2 years in prison
• 1 year ignition interlock

IF YOU ARE FACING DUI CHARGES, CONTACT ATTORNEY PALETTA TO DISCUSS YOUR CASE IMMEDIATELY!!!!