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!!
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Showing posts with label DUI defense. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DUI defense. Show all posts
Monday, September 10, 2012
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 ALL CHARGES AGAINST DEFENDANT WERE NOLLE-PROSSED/ WITHDRAWN
Monday, January 16, 2012
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.
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.
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