Friday, March 16, 2012

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.

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Suite 424 Frick Bldg.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

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  ALL CHARGES AGAINST DEFENDANT WERE NOLLE-PROSSED/ WITHDRAWN