Local Law Enforcement participates in National Labor Day "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over"

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Strict DUI enforcement now through Labor Day. Local law enforcement participating in the national DUI crackdown for the Labor Day "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over"

http://m.wpxi.com/news/news/local/pennsylvania-participating-national-dui-crackdown-/nnLsL/

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Targeting Impaired Drivers August 16th through Labor Day

Today news sources announce that law enforcement in Pennsylvania will target impaired drivers August 16th through Labor Day.

Be prepared for increased DUI patrol & DUI Checkpoints throughout the state.

Visit our website to learn what rights you have if stopped on suspicion of D.U.I.

www.pittsburghcriminallawfirm.com

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Results of 8/1/15 checkpoint in Robinson Twp.

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Results of 8/1/15 DUI Checkpoint below.
This information was found on Bellevueboronews.com

The West Hills DUI Task Force Results:

On 08/01/15 the West Hills DUI Task Force, in cooperation with the City of Pittsburgh Police Department, conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Steubenville Pike (Rt 60) in Robinson Township. This operation ran from 2230 hours until 0330 hours. -786 cars passed through the checkpoint -11 people were arrested for DUI -14 citations were issued various traffic violations Officers from Bellevue Borough, Coraopolis Borough, Crescent Township, Edgeworth Borough, Findlay Township, Kennedy Township, Leetsdale Borough, Moon Township, North Fayette Township, Ohio Township, City of Pittsburgh Police, Robinson Township, and Sewickley Borough took part in the operation.

Source: www.Bellevueboronews.com

DUI Checkpoints This Weekend

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News sources announce DUI Checkpoints planned for this weekend....

http://m.wpxi.com/news/news/local/dui-checkpoints-planned-weekend-north-hills/nnH3s/

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Westmoreland County to increase DUI checkpoints

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Sometime in October Westmoreland County drivers can expect to see an increase in DUI Checkpoints according to an article published on the post-gazette.com.

Read the full article by clicking the link below....

http://www.post-gazette.com/local/westmoreland/2015/08/07/PennDOT-grant-to-support-DUI-checkpoints-in-Westmoreland-County/stories/201508070063

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Checkpoints by South Hills DUI Task Force serve as deterent to driving impaired

Checkpoints by South Hills DUI Task Force serve as deterent to driving impaired

4th of July DUI Checkpoints starting now in Pittsburgh

#DUICheckpoints - 4th of July

Usually we expect to run into a few DUI checkpoints 4th of July weekend, but this year expect them even sooner.

According to news sources police will be conducting DUI Checkpoints & targeting impaired drivers even earlier than expected.  Sources say this will take place in the weeks leading up to July 4th.

You can read the article CBS Pittsburgh published by clicking the link below.  & remember to visit our website Paletta Law to learn more about what to do if you're stopped on suspicion of D.U.I.

Law Enforcement Conducting DUI Checkpoints In Weeks Leading Up To July 4 « CBS Pittsburgh

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DUI Checkpoints scheduled

DUI Checkpoints scheduled in Pittsburgh -

http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2015/06/17/DUI-checkpoints-scheduled-in-Pittsburgh-region/stories/201506170208

DUI Checkpoints scheduled for the weekend

According to news sources DUI checkpoints are scheduled for this weekend.

The West Hills DUI Task Force along with the Pennsylvania State Police will be conducting checkpoints and targeting impaired drivers. 

Although exact locations are unknown at this point, The West Hills DUI Task Force consists of Officers from Bellevue, Crescent Township, Leetsdale, Moon Township, Ohio Township, Robinson Township and Sewickley police departments.

http://www.wtae.com/news/dui-checkpoint-and-roving-patrols-in-west-hills/13516970

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Tips from PA DUI Association

Pennsylvania DUI Association:
Tips on how to prevent driving under the influence of alcohol.

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State Police holding checkpoints

Statewide checkpoints over Memorial Day Weekend...

State Police holding checkpoints | Milford PA | Local News:

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DUI checkpoint planned for Memorial Day weekend in York County - The York Daily Record

DUI checkpoint planned for Memorial Day weekend in York County - The York Daily Record:

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Police urge responsible driving this Memorial Day weekend | NorthCentralPA.com

Police urge responsible driving this Memorial Day weekend | NorthCentralPA.com:

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Police in Berks County stepping up DUI enforcement efforts as long holiday weekend begins | Reading Eagle - NEWS

More Memorial Day Weekend DUI Checkpoints...

Police in Berks County stepping up DUI enforcement efforts as long holiday weekend begins | Reading Eagle - NEWS:

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CHECKPOINTS: State Police plan Mercer County sobriety checkpoints - WFMJ.com News weather sports for Youngstown-Warren Ohio

State Police plan Mercer County sobriety checkpoints - WFMJ.com News weather sports for Youngstown-Warren Ohio:



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DUI checkpoints are legal, but are they worth the effort and intrusion? (poll) | lehighvalleylive.com

A recent poll was taken on the topic of  DUI Checkpoints...read more about the poll & the results by clicking the link below





DUI checkpoints are legal, but are they worth the effort and intrusion? (poll) | lehighvalleylive.com:



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ST. PATRICK’S DAY SURPRISE: A D.U.I. ARREST IN PITTSBURGH

   If you decided to drive after a St. Patrick’s Day celebration, and that resulted in an arrest for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, you may feel alone, scared and unsure of what to do next.  I know because I talk to good people every day who feel the same anxiety as a result of a D.U.I. arrest.  When you have a medical emergency you call a doctor; when you have a legal emergency like a D.U.I. arrest, call a lawyer. 

   This is Attorney Joseph Paletta, and I specialize in D.U.I. defense.  If you would like to have a free ½ hour consultation with me, please call my office 412.391.7999 to make an appointment, or e-mail me at either  joseph@lawyerpaletta.com or aimee@lawyerpaletta.com.   I can review your paperwork, hear your side of the story, and advise you of what to expect out of a D.U.I. prosecution.  Allow me to be the Solution to your D.U.I. problem.

FIRST TIME D.U.I., the IMPLIED CONSENT LAW, and LICENSE SUSPENSION

A substantial part of my law practice involves Driving Under the Influence (DUI) defense. Also, my clientele can be described as well educated, employed professionals who have no prior experience or involvement with the criminal justice system until their unfortunate decision to drive after drinking ends up in a DUI arrest and prosecution.

Recently, one of my well educated, professional and employed clients was stopped by police who suspected him of driving under the influence of alcohol.When police asked my client to submit to a chemical test of breath or blood, he did not consent to that test because he didn’t know what to do, and for this particular decision, one is not entitled to speak to a lawyer first. Failure to take the chemical test is known as a “Refusal.” Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code Section 1547, a refusal results in a serious penalty of which you may not be aware: a driver’s license suspension for one (1) year regardless of whether the DUI prosecution is dismissed! Therefore, since my client was unaware of the consequences of a refusal, he is now serving a one year license suspension even though his DUI prosecution will likely be dismissed.

Pennsylvania law states that if a police officer has “Reasonable Grounds” to believe that a person may be DUI, that person can be asked to submit to a chemical test of breath or blood. 75 Pa.C.S.A. Section 1547. This law exists because the issuance of a Pennsylvania driver’s license is a privilege not a right, and in exchange for this privilege, one “impliedly consents” to submit to chemical testing if, again, reasonable grounds exist. In addition, it is the choice of the police officer as to which chemical test (breath or blood) is administered.

           

If you have any questions about your rights in a DUI prosecution, contact me at 4123917999 to get these questions answered. Your criminal record and driver’s license are too important to be left to anyone but a specialist in the field.

Joseph Alexander Paletta, Esq.

PA DUI Laws - from PennDOT online

If you have been accused of a crime such as driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal substance, the link below provides an overview of the laws in Pennsylvania. 

Many people who have been accused of/charged with a DUI, do not understand the urgency of consulting with an Attorney.  Whether it's a first offense, second offense or third offense, one could face serious consequences as a result, so always contact an experienced DUI Attorney to discuss your situation.

http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/legislation/dui.shtml

Aimee
Paralegal to Attorney Paletta

Aimee@lawyerpaletta.com
412.391.7999