Your livelihood as a commercial truck driver is in jeopardy after DUI arrest because you know that under Pennsylvania law that a conviction will lead you to losing your license. The state refers to the loss of a commercial driver’s license as a “disqualification.”...
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Pennsylvania court excludes BAC evidence in fatal DUI case
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Feb 12, 2021 | Criminal Defense, DUI
A Pennsylvania appeals court has ruled that prosecutors cannot introduce the results of a breath test in the case against a 49-year-old truck driver accused of striking and killing a firefighter while under the influence of alcohol. The appeals judges upheld a county...
Zero tolerance DUI laws for young drivers
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Feb 1, 2021 | Drunk Driving, DUI
Most drivers in Pennsylvania and around the country are only charged with DUI when toxicology tests reveal that they have blood alcohol concentrations of .08 or higher, but motorists under the age of 21 face drink driving charges for getting behind the wheel with even...
CDL DUI Laws- The Information You Need to Know
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Dec 30, 2020 | DUI
If you hold a Commercial Drivers' License (CDL), your license is how you most likely support yourself and your family. However, as a CDL holder, you also need to understand that the law holds you to a higher standard than other motorists. As a result, DUI charges and...
Drug-impaired drivers are a risk, but testing is problematic
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Dec 23, 2020 | Drunk Driving, DUI
Today, everyone knows the risks of driving while drunk. Organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) have been educating the public about DUI for over 30 years. But few Americans know that the level of drug-impaired drivers on the roads is higher than drunk...
Will a DUI conviction impact my employment?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Dec 14, 2020 | DUI
When you are facing DUI charges, you have a lot of concerns. You aren’t sure what fines you will face, if you will have to spend time in jail and how long your license will be suspended. You also may be worried about if a DUI conviction will impact your employment....
The history of Pennsylvania DUI law changes and why that matters today
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 28, 2020 | DUI
In 2018, Pennsylvania changed its DUI laws. Once considered among the more lenient states in the US, these changes have permanently shifted to be more punitive and comprehensive. The purpose of this law was to deter drunk drivers from offending again. It categorized...
First Time DUI Offenders: The FAQs You Need to Know
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 5, 2020 | DUI
Even if it is your first driving under the influence (DUI) offense, the consequences can have you enduring significant hardships for the rest of your life. If you are charged with a DUI, you need answers fast, and from someone you trust. The following frequently asked...
Superior Court panel orders new trial in DUI case
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Aug 18, 2020 | DUI, Search Warrant
A panel of Pennsylvania Superior Court judges has ruled that a man serving a prison sentence for offenses including vehicular homicide, aggravated assault and DUI should have a new trial. The judges determined that the York County judge who presided over the case made...
The penalties for violating Pennsylvania’s implied consent law
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jul 23, 2020 | DUI
Police officers in Pennsylvania and around the country usually ask motorists to provide a breath sample for toxicology testing when they suspect that they are driving under the influence of alcohol. Drivers are required to submit to such tests under the provisions of...
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