Because of the potentially harmful consequences, there are strict standards and serious penalties if you are caught drunk driving when you are under 21. Below are some key facts regarding underage DUI, one of the most common criminal charges for Pennsylvania college students.
Common myths about DUIs in Pennsylvania
If you are stopped at a DUI checkpoint or by law enforcement, it is important to know your rights and responsibilities. Many laypeople try to understand the complex DUI laws and give advice, but you should go back to the criminal code and information you get from the Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2002, one person was charged with DUI, even though he was just sitting in the driver's seat. Here are some of the common myths of DUIs that you should know before you drink and drive.
Three good reasons to fight DUI charges
Soon, residents throughout Southeast Pennsylvania will ring in the unofficial start of summer and gather with family and friends to celebrate Memorial Day. Often, people like to enjoy an alcoholic beverage or two at backyard barbeques and gatherings and many also drive home afterwards.
Have a Fun and Safe Night Celebrating the Villnova Wildcats
On behalf of the Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, we'd like to wish Villanova's Wildcats good luck at the NCAA March Madness Finals game tonight against the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Tar Heels.
3 Defenses To Drunk Driving
If you've been pulled over for drunk driving - and especially if you took the breath test and failed - you may thing your only option is to plead guilty. This is not true. There is always a way to defend yourself against DUI/DWI charges. Below are 3 common - and effective - defenses against drunk driving.
Stay Safe This "Blackout Wednesday"
We've all heard of Black Friday - the day after Thanksgiving and one of the busiest shopping days of the year. But few have heard of Blackout Wednesday, the unofficial name for the day before Thanksgiving.