Can You Go to Court for a DUI Without a Lawyer in Pennsylvania?
You can represent yourself on a DUI in Pennsylvania, but it is risky. What a lawyer does, whether you need one for a first offense, and your options if you cannot afford one.
Open Container Law in Pennsylvania
Under Pennsylvania open container law, possession of an open container of alcohol while on the roadway is considered illegal. Both driver and passenger caught violating this law may be cited for violations.
Is a DUI a Criminal Conviction in Pennsylvania? Your Record, Fines, and Options
A DUI conviction in Pennsylvania is a criminal record, not a traffic ticket. What it means for your record, the fines by tier and offense, and ways to avoid or limit a conviction.
Am I Going to Have a Record?
Most people ask this question out of concern for what the offense may mean when it comes to acquiring or keeping a job. With that, you must understand that how a charge impacts your record generally falls into four categories.
Am I Going to Jail?
The short answer, in many instances, is probably not. The long answer as you might expect, is it depends. It depends on the county in which you were charged because in most instances the more rural the county the more likely the Commonwealth is to be seeking a penalty of incarceration.
