DUI

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | February 14, 2020 | DUI

Getting a few drinks while you are out at a restaurant or bar is not illegal in Pennsylvania. However, if you drink too much, you will need to get a different ride home instead of driving yourself. Even when you have not drunk too much… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | February 12, 2020 | DUI

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is treated seriously in Pennsylvania. If you are convicted of a DUI offense, you will face serious penalties. The consequences for a DUI conviction will depend on your blood alcohol concentration within two hours of driving and… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | February 10, 2020 | DUI

Many people are charged with driving under the influence in Pennsylvania each year. Commonly, people who are charged with DUI offenses do not have previous experience with the criminal justice system or any previous criminal records. There are multiple types of DUI charges in Pennsylvania… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | February 5, 2020 | DUI

Being charged with a first DUI offense involving alcohol or drugs can be scary. If you are facing charges for a DUI in Pennsylvania, you are likely worried about how a conviction might affect you in the future. You may be worried about the possibility… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | January 15, 2020 | DUI

Drunk driving in Pennsylvania is one offense that can lead to a run-in with the law, but what about having an open container in your vehicle? Most states, including Pennsylvania, have open container laws that prohibit drivers and their passengers from drinking or possessing an… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | January 10, 2020 | DUI

Driving drunk or under the influence of drugs can result in serious consequences, from expensive fines to losing your license. It is important to be educated on what to expect if you are charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Here are the top 10… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | January 6, 2020 | DUI

If you are facing charges for a third DUI offense in Pennsylvania, you likely have an idea of what you are facing. After being charged with two prior DUIs, you understand how strict the DUI laws in Pennsylvania are and are probably concerned about the… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | December 16, 2019 | DUI

While Driving Under the Influence (“DUI”) convictions are based upon state law, typically, persons convicted of multiple DUIs need to know the possible penalties and situations that could increase the punishment. For the most part, multiple DUI convictions within a specific time period can increase… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | December 13, 2019 | DUI

A second DUI offense in Pennsylvania is a very serious offense that carries hefty penalties. It has higher mandatory jail time, longer driver suspension, and higher fines than a first-time DUI conviction. To help you understand a bit more about these charges, here is what… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | December 11, 2019 | DUI

A drunk driving mistake can potentially result in negative consequences that last well into the future. If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, the next steps can be overwhelming. In most cases, the legal process is slow and painful, but in… read more