How long between dui does it not effect your new charges of dui

A prior DUI conviction can always have an effect on your current DUI case. The "look back window" in Pennsylvania for prior offenses is 10 years,...

I got a DUI in Feb.2012. have not had a drink since. 1.7 BAC.

I tell many of my clients that there is not a lot of fairness or "justice" that emanates from the criminal "justice" system. Recent case law in PA...

Can a judge legally convict a minor (20yr) for consumption of alcohol if the only evidence is from the smell of breath of minor?

There is a PA Supreme Court case that held that you cannot be convicted on the odor of alcohol on breath alone, so, based upon your submission,...

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You are prohibited from possessing a firearm under Federal law, so moving out-of-state will not help you. Since you pleaded guilty to the charge,...

In your question, you initially ask about bow hunting, but you then reference using a gun. You also advise that the current offense was a 2nd...

Underage and possibly resisting arrest. Do the charges come in the mail?

Knowing the police in this area, it is likely that you will be charged with misdemeanor Resisting Arrest, possible misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct,...

Does a second DUI conviction at the highest level (a 1st degree misdemeanor) preclude me from hunting or possessing guns?

Based upon my understanding of Federal law, I believe that you are prohibited from possessing a firearm under 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(1). I believe that...

Is it wise to plead not guilty?

For record purposes If you plead guilty, it is the same as if you went to court and were convicted. Underage Drinking charges do appear on some...

What should I expect?

I would recommend that you retain a lawyer in your area that has experience in handling Underage Drinking citations. Many people incorrectly...

If you do not feel comfortable or confident that your current attorney is providing the most zealous representation, then you are able to retain...