Showing posts with label Pittsburgh DUI Attorney. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pittsburgh DUI Attorney. Show all posts
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
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Statewide Halloween DUI Checkpoints lead to many DUI arrests.
The Waynesboro Record Harold reported in the article below that statewide DUI task force units would set up many checkpoints during Halloween.
Many Pennsylvania drivers were charged with DUI related crimes after police conducted these statewide DUI Checkpoints targeting those who were celebrating Halloween. If you are one of the many charged as a result of a DUI checkpoint, contact this office immediately to discuss your case.
412.391.7999
Joseph A. Paletta, Esq.
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Posted Oct. 28, 2013 @ 12:00 pm
Halloween is a holiday adults can celebrate as much as kids, but they need to remember impairment begins with the first drink, according to Officer Matthew Schmidt of the Washington Township Police Department and the Franklin County DUI task force, which will set up holiday checkpoints. “Buzzed driving is drunk driving, and police will be on the lookout for impaired drivers,” he said. “Last year, nearly 12,000 crashes in Pennsylvania involved alcohol, and more than 400 people were killed in those crashes. Designate a sober driver before you head out this Halloween.”
Monday, October 29, 2012
Com v. B.M. (DUI - ARD Hearing) - Case Results
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
Friday, March 2, 2012
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!
Monday, January 16, 2012
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:
1 PREVIOUS OFFENSE:
IF YOU ARE FACING DUI CHARGES, CONTACT ATTORNEY PALETTA TO DISCUSS YOUR CASE IMMEDIATELY!!!!
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
- 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!!!!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
SOBRIETY TESTS
What are physical sobriety tests?
These are sometimes referred to as field sobriety tests or exercises.These tests are given to a DUI or DAI suspect by a police officer in order to decide whether to arrest the person for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Physical sobriety tests involve a series of exercises: the one-legged stand; walk-the-line; finger-to-nose; horizontal gaze nystagmus, and the Rhomberg balance exercises.
Each of these tests is relatively easy, but if your performance of these is impaired, you must be prepared to convince the jury that it is not easy to perform these exercises under certain circumstances. Arguably, even sober participants have difficulty performing the tests under the stress of a police traffic-stop. Attorney Joseph Paletta can help demonstrate your case to the jury.
http://www.pittsburghcriminallawfirm.com/
Thursday, May 5, 2011
PA D.U.I./DWI Driver's License Implications
Penalties for Driving Under the Influence in PA -
The number of DUI arrests made by Pennsylvania State Troopers has been significantly increasing for the ninth straight year. In fact, recent figures show that 17,695 arrests for DUI were made last year by state troopers alone and this number does not include any arrests for DUI made by local police.
Since this is such a hot topic lately and it has been statistically proven that the number of arrests are on the rise and will likely continue to do the same, it is important that you understand what could happen if you are facing a DUI charge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
For the first offense, your license to drive is revoked, and if convicted, you are subject to jail time, heavy fines, and a court ordered license suspension of six months to three years. With each subsequent offense, Pennsylvania's penalties for driving under the influence become more severe.
Even if you were not involved in an accident, you could spend up to a year in jail, lose your car, have your license permanently revoked, and be subject to fines up to $10,000.
Many people who contact our office who have been charged with a D.U.I. do not know that if you refuse field sobriety testing, your license is automatically suspended temporarily.
If you have already been convicted of DUI on multiple occasions, your refusal may cost a five-year license suspension. Depending on previous offenses or refusals, you can have your license automatically suspended for a period of 90 days to five years.
The administrative suspension is independent of any jail term, fine, or other criminal penalty imposed in court for a DUI offense.
If you are facing DUI or DAI charges in Pittsburgh, you need to consult with our office immediately to speak with a Pittsburgh drunk driving attorney who can help you through this process. You need to have an experienced DUI attorney on your side as soon as possible to discuss the facts and options before your first hearing date, which is normally the Preliminary Hearing. Failing to be represented at your first hearing could damage your case.
SOURCE: WPXI - "Pa. State Police: DUI Arrest Record Set Last Year"
The number of DUI arrests made by Pennsylvania State Troopers has been significantly increasing for the ninth straight year. In fact, recent figures show that 17,695 arrests for DUI were made last year by state troopers alone and this number does not include any arrests for DUI made by local police.
Since this is such a hot topic lately and it has been statistically proven that the number of arrests are on the rise and will likely continue to do the same, it is important that you understand what could happen if you are facing a DUI charge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
For the first offense, your license to drive is revoked, and if convicted, you are subject to jail time, heavy fines, and a court ordered license suspension of six months to three years. With each subsequent offense, Pennsylvania's penalties for driving under the influence become more severe.
Even if you were not involved in an accident, you could spend up to a year in jail, lose your car, have your license permanently revoked, and be subject to fines up to $10,000.
Many people who contact our office who have been charged with a D.U.I. do not know that if you refuse field sobriety testing, your license is automatically suspended temporarily.
If you have already been convicted of DUI on multiple occasions, your refusal may cost a five-year license suspension. Depending on previous offenses or refusals, you can have your license automatically suspended for a period of 90 days to five years.
The administrative suspension is independent of any jail term, fine, or other criminal penalty imposed in court for a DUI offense.
If you are facing DUI or DAI charges in Pittsburgh, you need to consult with our office immediately to speak with a Pittsburgh drunk driving attorney who can help you through this process. You need to have an experienced DUI attorney on your side as soon as possible to discuss the facts and options before your first hearing date, which is normally the Preliminary Hearing. Failing to be represented at your first hearing could damage your case.
SOURCE: WPXI - "Pa. State Police: DUI Arrest Record Set Last Year"
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