Everyone makes a bad decision at some point during their lifetime. Unfortunately some bad decisions are worse than others. That doesn’t mean the men and women responsible for making poor decisions are irredeemable – even when those decisions result in a DUI. The decision to drive while intoxicated endangers yourself, passengers in your vehicle, and […]
Category Archives: DUI Defense
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Apr
Apr
Pennsylvania DUI laws are lengthy and complicated. Understanding DUIs – and understanding the nuances of “actual physical control” is essential. Without this understanding, you could be charged with a crime, even if you were trying to act responsibly. This is where a DUI defense attorney can help. A Brief Explanation of DUI Laws in Pennsylvania […]
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Mar
Mar
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recently enacted a statute which offers a huge break to any Pennsylvania licensed driver whose privilege to drive has been or will be suspended due to a charge of driving under the influence or a refusal of chemical testing. (blood or breathalyzer) The great news is that you can limit your […]
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Feb
Feb
Getting arrested for your first DUI is not and should not be the end of the world for you. But if it becomes a conviction it will have serious consequences. If you had a minor under the age of 14 in your vehicle, or if you caused bodily injury while impaired, those consequences will be […]
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Jan
Jan
Some people think that if you are charged with a DUI offense, there’s nothing you can do. While this may be true for the average layperson, nothing could be further from the truth in the hands of an experienced defense attorney. DUI charges can be challenged,starting before the stop, through the field sobriety testing, and […]
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Dec
Dec
Understanding DUI in Pennsylvania requires you to understand the legal limits in the state, and the penalties for each of those limits which is proven at the time of your arrest. Penalties and Fines For DUI In Pennsylvania There are three blood-alcohol content (BAC) levels in Pennsylvania, with three different penalties and fines for each […]
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Nov
Nov
There are many ways one can benefit from a vigorous DUI defense. Contact The Law Offices of Steven F. O’Meara for legal help with your DUI case.