DUI

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | June 3, 2019 | DUI

Drunk driving stops, arrests, and convictions occur frequently in Pennsylvania. Most people are acquainted with someone who has been stopped, arrested, or convicted for drunk driving. Because of how common these types of cases are, many people think that they know what you should do… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | February 12, 2019 | DUI

DUI/driving under the influence offenses is some of the most frequently charged criminal offenses in Pennsylvania. When someone is charged with driving under the influence (DUI) offense they may immediately feel a sense of hopelessness because their liberty, driving privileges, and reputation may be impacted. This… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | August 23, 2018 | DUI

One of the first things that people call and ask is, “What do I do when I am charged  with a DUI” The crime of Driving Under the Influence or “DUI” is likely the most commonly charged crime in Pennsylvania. With law enforcement targeting DUI… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | October 23, 2017 | DUI

If you are caught driving under the influence / DUI and have a child in the vehicle who is under the age of 18, you may be charged with the crime of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The crime of Endangering the Welfare of… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | August 29, 2017 | DUI

Driving Under the Influence charges (DUI) are one of the most common criminal charges that people face in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. With law enforcement cracking down on DUIs and the prosecutions of these cases becoming more aggressive – it is all the more likely that… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | February 9, 2017 | DUI

When someone has been arrested and is pending trial there are decisions that need to be made based upon the needs of the person and the strategy of the case.  Some of these decisions will be made by the individual and others may be made… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | November 5, 2015 | DUI

Under Pennsylvania law and the Pennsylvania vehicle code a person who is convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance will usually face a suspension of his driving privileges. If someone’s driving privileges are suspended due to a prior driving under… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | March 5, 2015 | DUI

Many people who are charged with first offense DUI cases are accepted into the ARD Program in the county in which they were arrested. While they may be aware of it, oftentimes upon completion of the program, these individuals do not proceed to have the records… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | February 20, 2015 | DUI

Driving under the Influence (DUI) cases in Pennsylvania carry with them the possibility of harsh mandatory incarceration penalties, mandatory fines, and the added collateral civil consequence of license suspensions. When someone is arrested for DUI and is asked to submit to a chemical test of… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | February 13, 2015 | DUI

In Pennsylvania, there are many offenses that, if convicted, carry with them a license suspension for the offender. DUI, certain levels of speeding, possession of a controlled substance and even underage drinking are a few of these offenses. When someone has a DUI suspension or… read more