Category: alcohol

Innocent until proven guilty?

The United States Supreme Court has repeatedly stated that “presumption of innocence” is a mandate that requires the Commonwealth or the State to prove an individual guilty before he or she is considered as such. However, The Pennsylvania Senate has decided to eliminate this presumption of innocence by approving Senate Bill 1239. According to the legislation, […]

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Get Ready for Interlock Devices for First Time DUI Offenders in PA

Last week, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill that would require an interlock device to be installed in the vehicles of first time offenders whose blood alcohol level tests above .10. This is level is not too far above the threshold definition for criminal DUI which generally begins at .08 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. […]

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DUI sobriety checkpoints scheduled for this weekend.

The Northern Delaware County Dui task force will be conducting  a DUI checkpoint in Marple Township during the upcoming weekend, beginning on Aug. 15. The task force, comprised of Haverford, Marple, Newtown, Radnor, Springfield and Upper Darby townships, conducts the checkpoints to reduce injuries and enforce DUI laws. if you or anyone you know needs the services of an experienced attorney, remember, […]

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