In addition to paying fines, participating in substance treatment programs and even potentially spending time in jail, a person convicted of an impaired driving charge may need to install and use an ignition interlock device. An IID prevents a vehicle from being...
Month: September 2020
How much does a Pennsylvania DUI raise your auto insurance?
Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your arrest, a first-time conviction for driving under the influence in Pennsylvania is going to hurt you financially. In addition to having to pay large fines, you may also encounter towing and bail fees, expenses related...
What are PA’s ignition interlock laws?
Every state in the country has strict laws against operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, and every state has ignition interlock laws. While not all DUI charges in Pennsylvania results in an ignition interlock device requirement, many do....
How can you appeal a criminal case in federal court?
In a federal criminal trial, the government initiates the case alongside law enforcement agencies. The U.S. Attorney represents the government in criminal prosecutions and the grand jury analyzes the evidence. If a criminal case does not go your way, what can you do? ...