West Chester Criminal Defense Blog

Michael DiCindio | August 2, 2021 | DUI

Some people in Pennsylvania have DUIs from other states, leading them to wonder how their out-of-state convictions might affect their driving privileges in the Commonwealth. Since Pennsylvania shares borders with six other states, out-of-state DUIs are fairly common issues. Many people choose to drive to… read more

Michael DiCindio | July 30, 2021 | DUI

The criminal court process in Pennsylvania can be very confusing for most people who are charged with DUIs. In many cases, people who are charged with DUIs have never been involved in criminal cases and have no knowledge of how the system works. When you… read more

Michael DiCindio | July 28, 2021 | DUI \ Driving Under the Influence

In Pennsylvania, police officers often ask people who they suspect to have engaged in driving under the influence to undergo blood tests. These chemical tests are used to determine whether people might have the presence of alcohol or drugs in their systems. When a blood… read more

Michael DiCindio | July 26, 2021 | DUI

Even though you might have been arrested for a DUI in Pennsylvania, your arrest is not evidence of your guilt. It is possible to challenge your prosecution and potentially get your case dismissed. However, doing so successfully will likely require you to retain an experienced… read more

Michael DiCindio | July 23, 2021 | DUI

If the police arrested you for driving under the influence of alcohol, you were likely asked to submit to a chemical test to determine the concentration of alcohol in your system. When you take a breath, blood, or urine test, you might wonder how it… read more

Michael DiCindio | July 21, 2021 | DUI

When you are charged with a DUI in Pennsylvania, it is sometimes possible to get your charges reduced to reckless driving. Your West Chester DUI lawyer might be able to get the prosecutor to agree to reduce your charge if it is your first offense… read more

Michael DiCindio | July 19, 2021 | DUI

In Pennsylvania, many people are arrested for driving under the influence each year. While a DUI is a commonly charged offense, a conviction carries serious consequences. Depending on your BAC and your driving record, being convicted of a DUI can also result in the loss… read more

Michael DiCindio | July 16, 2021 | DUI

If you are facing charges of vehicular homicide after causing someone’s death in an accident, you might be traumatized about what happened and scared for what the future might hold. If the offense involved alcohol, you might feel remorse, but the offense will likely have… read more

Michael DiCindio | July 14, 2021 | DUI

When a police officer suspects that you might be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Pennsylvania, you might be arrested and taken to the police station or hospital for chemical testing. Chemical tests, including blood or breath tests, are used to determine… read more

Michael DiCindio | July 12, 2021 | Drug DUI

In Pennsylvania, people can be arrested and charged with DUIs when they are under the influence of an intoxicating substance, including illegal or prescription drugs. While most people understand that the legal limit for driving in the state is 0.08% for alcohol, they might not… read more