Professionals who drive commercial vehicles for a living frequently need special licensing. They obtain commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) that allow them to operate large, dangerous vehicles like buses or semi-trucks. Transportation professionals with CDLs are...
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Can a first-time DUI in Pennsylvania cost someone their license?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jul 15, 2024 | DUI
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are quite common in Pennsylvania. People who otherwise follow the law consistently might make the mistake of driving home from a party or dinner out with friends after one too many drinks. It is quite common for people to...
When do standard BAC limits not apply to a DUI arrest?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 14, 2024 | DUI
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are among the most common criminal allegations filed against people in Pennsylvania. Drivers can get arrested if they encounter a sobriety checkpoint, if they end up involved in a crash or if a police officer pulls them over...
The impact of a DUI on a college student’s future
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Dec 20, 2023 | College Crime, DUI
When a person is convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania, they face immediate penalties. These include fines, jail time, license suspensions, and even a requirement to have an ignition interlock device installed on their vehicles. But more than...
The open alcohol container law – Who’s banned from holding a drink?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 12, 2023 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Per Pennsylvania law, driving while drunk or under the intoxicating effects of a controlled substance is illegal. Inebriation impairs a driver’s ability to react and motor skills, making them a danger to themselves and others on the road. The state also has laws that...
Can you be exempted from installing an ignition interlock device in your car?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jun 8, 2023 | DUI
When you’re charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania, the court might order you to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed on all your vehicles for up to a year. The devices act like breathalyzers, preventing you from starting your car...
The three levels of DUI in Pennsylvania
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 31, 2023 | DUI
It’s widely understood that to be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, a driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) must reach 0.08%. While all U.S. states observe this limit, Pennsylvania takes things further by making three tiers of DUI charges to...
The consequences of an underage DUI in Pennsylvania
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jan 17, 2023 | DUI
Kids – especially teenagers and young adults – do a lot of foolish things, right? Most of them are just impulsive acts of mischief that don’t lead to any real consequences. This isn’t the case, however, when you’re talking about Driving Under the Influence (DUI) while...
What factors have to be present for a DUI conviction in Pennsylvania?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jun 15, 2022 | Drunk Driving, DUI
A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can upend your life in lasting ways. A momentary lapse of judgment can result in limitations on your prospects for work, education, and more – in addition to the fines and possible jail time that come...
Do drivers in Pennsylvania face implied content laws?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Apr 4, 2022 | DUI
Many drivers worry about the severe penalties associated with a criminal conviction for DUI in Pennsylvania. From jail time and fines to the installation of an ignition interlock device and the loss of driving privileges, criminal consequences can lead to a lifetime...
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