On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Sep 23, 2018 | Dui
The 2017-2018 Pennsylvania legislative session is rapidly coming to a close, along with the chance to get some bills passed. One such bill would affect the state’s DUI laws. If the bill passes, some drivers already convicted of driving under the influence could...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Sep 5, 2018 | Dui
Few people would argue that impaired drivers present a significant danger to everyone on the road, including the driver. For this reason, every state, including Pennsylvania, has laws against driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Every year, the...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Jul 25, 2018 | Dui
Pennsylvania residents who partake in alcoholic beverages do not always make the best decisions. Some decide to get into their vehicles and drive, which could result in disaster. Even if no one suffers any injuries, the driver could end up arrested on suspicion of...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Jul 17, 2018 | Dui
Whether an individual lives here in Pennsylvania or elsewhere, attempting to flee from police is never advisable. Not only does it lead to criminal charges, it also puts everyone at risk. One of the first things officers look for when chases end is a reason why. In...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Jul 2, 2018 | Dui
If you see more cops around the streets than usual and there is no local event going on, they are on the lookout for drunk drivers. Because there have been so many DUI incidents over the years around different times, they now know the best times of the days, weeks and...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Jun 19, 2018 | Dui
No one anticipates being stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence. Most Pennsylvania drivers know that when they got their driver’s licenses they agreed to submit to a breath test when requested by a police officer. When it comes to officers...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | May 14, 2018 | Dui
Following a criminal conviction and sentencing, options may still be available to overturn the verdict or lessen the consequences. One woman recently had her 4- to 10-year prison sentence for a DUI resulting in a pedestrian’s death overturned by a Pennsylvania...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Apr 24, 2018 | Dui
Part of the beauty and frustration of the law is that it is fluid and changes often. State legislatures, including the one here in Pennsylvania, pass new laws or amend others when needed. One of the most recent laws moving through the state’s legislature has to...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Mar 28, 2018 | Dui
St. Patrick’s Day is known for its libations. Green beer, Guiness and other Irish alcoholic beverages make an appearance at numerous establishments across the country on that day, including many here in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, the holiday’s...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Jan 30, 2018 | Dui
Most Pennsylvania parents spend a great deal of time worrying about their teens, especially once they are able to drive. Adding to those concerns may be the possibility that some of those teens could be drinking and driving. Fortunately, one study indicates that...
