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Monday, January 4, 2016
Top States For Drunken Driving Arrests - TheStreet
According to an article published on thestreet.com (see the link below for the full article) carInsurance.com crunched the latest FBI data to reveal which states have the highest number of DUI arrests...
10. New Mexico (tie)
10. Idaho (tie)
9. Kentucky
8. Nebraska
7. Alaska
6. Hawaii
5. Colorado
4. Mississippi
3. Wyoming
2. South Dakota
1. North Dakota
Top States For Drunken Driving Arrests - TheStreet
http://www.thestreet.com/story/13408350/5/top-states-for-drunken-driving-arrests.html
Posted by Aimee, Paralegal to Attorney Paletta
Aimee@palettalaw.com
10. New Mexico (tie)
10. Idaho (tie)
9. Kentucky
8. Nebraska
7. Alaska
6. Hawaii
5. Colorado
4. Mississippi
3. Wyoming
2. South Dakota
1. North Dakota
Top States For Drunken Driving Arrests - TheStreet
http://www.thestreet.com/story/13408350/5/top-states-for-drunken-driving-arrests.html
Posted by Aimee, Paralegal to Attorney Paletta
Aimee@palettalaw.com
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Local Law Enforcement participates in National Labor Day "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over"
#DUICheckpoint
#LaborDay
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/
Posted by Aimee, Paralegal to Attorney Paletta
Thursday, August 13, 2015
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.
#DUI
#DUICheckpoints
#DUICheckpoints
Posted by Aimee, Paralegal to Attorney Paletta
Results of 8/1/15 checkpoint in Robinson Twp.
#DUI
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
#DUI
News sources announce DUI Checkpoints planned for this weekend....
http://m.wpxi.com/news/news/local/dui-checkpoints-planned-weekend-north-hills/nnH3s/
#DUICheckpoint
#SobrietyCheckpoint
Monday, August 10, 2015
Westmoreland County to increase DUI checkpoints
#DUICheckpoint
#DUI
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
Posted by Aimee, Paralegal to Attorney Paletta
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Monday, June 22, 2015
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
This blog was posted by Aimee Peel, Paralegal to Attorney Paletta
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
This blog was posted by Aimee Peel, Paralegal to Attorney Paletta
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
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
Thursday, May 28, 2015
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
#DUI
#DUICheckpoint
#PittsburghDUIAttorney
Posted by Aimee, Paralegal to Attorney Paletta
Friday, May 22, 2015
Tips from PA DUI Association
Pennsylvania DUI Association:
Tips on how to prevent driving under the influence of alcohol.
http://www.google.com/newsstand/s/CAIiSENBRVNNSFJoWnpwbmIyOW5iR1V1WTI5dExESXdNRFU2Y21WaFpHVnlMMmwwWlcwdk1tRTFOalZrT1RjNE0yWmlaR1V5WmlnQSpYCAQiENQdjNmPALIE6YAJmOz4Qn4qQggAIhDUHYzZjwCyBOmACZjs-EJ-KiwICiImQ0FFU0ZtaDBkSEE2THk5d1lXUjFhUzV2Y21jdlptVmxaQzhvQUFQAVAB
#DUI
#DUILawyer
Thursday, May 21, 2015
State Police holding checkpoints
Statewide checkpoints over Memorial Day Weekend...
State Police holding checkpoints | Milford PA | Local News:
#DUI
#MemorialDayWeekend
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:
'via Blog this'
DUI checkpoints are legal, but are they worth the effort and intrusion? (poll) | lehighvalleylive.com:
'via Blog this'
Sunday, March 15, 2015
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.
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.
Friday, February 6, 2015
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.
Saturday, January 3, 2015
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
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Weekend DUI checkpoint scheduled in North Hills | Pennsylvania news
Weekend DUI checkpoint scheduled in North Hills | Pennsylvania news:
'via Blog this'
The North Hills DUI Task force will be conducting numerous checkpoints over the weekend.
'via Blog this'
The North Hills DUI Task force will be conducting numerous checkpoints over the weekend.
DUI Checkpoint Alert Details - Irwin, PA - Fri Nov 14, 2014 - ID: 1219863
DUI Checkpoint Alert Details - Irwin, PA - Fri Nov 14, 2014 - ID: 1219863: "Police held a DUI Checkpoint
Fri Nov 14, 2014
in Irwin, PA
in the area of Us-30
Fri Nov 14, 2014
in Irwin, PA
in the area of Us-30
Monday, July 7, 2014
July 4th D.U.I. Arrest
July 4th D.U.I. Arrest
This is Attorney Joseph Paletta. A significant portion
of my law practice (www.lawyerpaletta.com) is dedicated to D.U.I.defense. Therefore, I know from 25 years of experience that along with
the celebrations with family and friends for the 4th of July holiday, a number of good
people will make a bad choice, the choice to drink and drive.
Many refer to this situation as “Drunk Driving.”
However, this is not completely accurate. The law does not merely
prohibit “drunk” driving. The law is titled, and prohibits, “DrivingUnder the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substances” (drugs or medications).
Please understand the difference: one need not be drunk but only “under the
influence to the degree to render one incapable of safe driving.” This
means that if you are stopped by police and police have “reasonable suspicion”
to believe that you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, police can
then request a test of your breath or blood. One need not be specifically
drunk or high, but merely under the influence. In other words, the
threshold of “under the influence” occurs long before one commonly feels drunk
or high. This leads to the D.U.I. problem, and for every problem, you
need a solution.
If you or someone you care about have experienced a D.U.I.arrest over this holiday, seek quality legal advice about your rights and
options. If you contact my law office (4123917999), I will provide a free½ hour consultation about your situation. The decisions you make during
your D.U.I. prosecution can affect you for years to come. Do not attempt
to navigate these dangerous waters on your own, or with a lawyer who is not an
expert in this specific area of the law. Let me be the solution to your
D.U.I. problem.
Attorney Joseph Paletta
412.391.7999
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Preparing for 4th of July Celebrations & DUI Checkpoints
Source: http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/06/26/officials-urge-safe-driving-over-holiday-weekend/
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Sunday, March 30, 2014
2013 DUI Statistics by State
http://www.statisticbrain.com/number-of-dui-arrests-per-state/
Check out this site to find out the number of DUI arrests reported by some states in 2013.
Check out this site to find out the number of DUI arrests reported by some states in 2013.
Friday, March 28, 2014
DUI Checkpoints
Hi everyone, I thought I’d share this site with you all just in case anyone is ever out for a night on the town & needs to know if there are any scheduled DUI Checkpoints...
The site below periodically posts scheduled DUI Checkpoints… I ‘m not sure how often they update their information, but I do use it on occasion to discover information about DUI checkpoints, from our client’s cases…
Hopefully some of you find this useful!
If you have questions about a DUI Checkpoint, or have been charged with a crime as a result of a Checkpoint, please contact us immediately so we can discuss your case!!
Aimee
412.391.7999
Sunday, March 16, 2014
St. Patrick's Day D.U.I. charges
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!!
Increased law enforcement and patrol units for the St. Patrick's Day celebrations may mean more D.U.I. arrests for the Pittsburgh area.
If you have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, contact Attorney Paletta immediately!
Remember to mention finding us through this blog!!
412.391.7999
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