In Pennsylvania, most drunk-driving charges are misdemeanor offenses. Being charged with felony DUI / DWI is a much more serious matter. It means that you are being accused of driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs and that other people suffered major injuries or were killed as the result of your actions. [Read more...]
Underage DUI
August 7, 2011 By
If your son or daughter has been arrested and charged with either underage drinking or DUI contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer at The Law Offices of Patberg, Carmody & Ging today. [Read more...]
Drugs and DUI
August 7, 2011 By
Pennsylvania’s DUI / DWI/ and DAI laws have three tiers of punishment — the lower the blood-alcohol content (BAC), the less serious the charge. However, if you are convicted of driving under the influence of illegal drugs and certain controlled substances, your offense is automatically placed into the highest BAC category. In addition, charges such as possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia or delivery may accompany a DUI charge. These may result in additional license suspensions. [Read more...]
Field Sobriety Tests
August 7, 2011 By
Field sobriety tests and the results of breath and blood samples represent crucial prosecution evidence that if successfully challenged by a skilled criminal defense attorney, can result in a dismissal of the charges against you. Improve your chances for avoiding a DUI conviction and contact The Law Offices of Patberg, Carmody & Ging today. [Read more...]
Insurance Issues
March 5, 2011 By
Jail, the loss of driving privileges, court fines, attorneys’ fees—these are some of the significant consequences that become immediately apparent to people following an arrest for DWI. One consequence that an individual tends not to recognize right away is the significant effect a DUI conviction will have on his or her car insurance for years to come. [Read more...]