What Actions Could Make You Get Pulled Over for DUI? Officers are trained to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs from observing the individual operate the vehicle, react during a traffic stop, and complete field sobriety tests. The following show the different phases of a DUI arrest and highlights what you should …
Criminal Defense
Posting Bail in Allegheny County, PA
Do you or a loved one have a bail hearing in Allegheny County? You are probably wondering about your rights and the process of posting bail. “Bail” is the process the court undertakes to determine if an individual criminally charged can or should be released pending the disposition of their case. Bail also determines the …
DUI Court—Allegheny County (Part II)
Five Phases of DUI Court in Allegheny County The following information is part II of a two-part segment concerning DUI Court in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Read Part I here. What is DUI Court? DUI Court is a specialty court of the Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Allegheny County specifically designed to address a second DUI or …
DUI Court—Allegheny County
Information about DUI Court in Allegheny County The mission of Allegheny County’s DUI Court is to hold multiple DUI offenders accountable through bringing about behavioral change. The goal for every participant is to end DUI recidivism and/or other criminal behavior through the use of long term judicial intervention, intensive probation supervision and drug and/or alcohol treatment. …
Can Your Criminal Record Be Expunged?
According to the Society for Human Resource Management, approximately 92% of employers conduct criminal background checks before hiring a potential new employee. A criminal charge on your record can have long lasting implications on your life and your job prospects. Because of this, it is important to make sure your record is criminal charge free. …
Admissibility of a Confession
Does making a statement to a police officer, mean that it can automatically be used against you in court? In short, the answer is “no”. Many times, a confession is made to a police officer before the speaker has the chance to think about the impact of the statement. It is important to know that …