People make mistakes, and unfortunately, drinking can sometimes make this tendency worse. Alcohol often impairs judgment, so anyone can have a little and still feel safe to get behind the wheel, not even aware he or she is, in fact, driving while under the influence. Likewise, those who have had a bit more may do things they might never have considered when sober. People who make such mistakes, especially if it’s the first time, should not have to pay harsh penalties like the loss of driving privileges or jail time. It’s important for anyone facing DUI charges to obtain a skilled  DUI defense lawyer as soon as possible.

An intoxicated Indiana County father let his 8-year-old son drive his vehicle and was charged with child endangerment after the boy hit a tree into the vehicle. Both father and son were injured, said Pennsylvania State Police.

The father has been charged with a number of misdemeanors involving the endangerment of the welfare of a child, and reckless endangerment of others, in addition to charges of letting an unauthorized person operate his vehicle.… Read More

There may be some DUI cases that look completely hopeless for the defendant, but that is rarely the case. The fact remains that everyone has rights under the law, but to full take advantage of these rights, it’s necessary to hire a skilled DUI defense lawyer who knows the law and is determined to fight for his or her client every step of the way.

New Jersey State Police say a woman was not only driving while drunk, she pulled into the parking lot of a police station in the wrong direction while doing so.

Around 5 in the morning, officers working out of the Bass River Station received a call regarding a driver going north on the southbound lanes of the Garden State Parkway.

According to investigators, a trooper was leaving the station to investigate the report of the wrong-way driver when she saw the 56-year-old suspect of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, turn into the station from the southbound lanes and run into the curb as she tried to find a parking space.… Read More

Everyone, no matter who they are, deserves a fair defense when accused of a criminal offense, including those suspected of DUI-related charges. Often, the stigma that goes with a drunken driving charge makes it very difficult to see that the defense gets an equal hearing with the prosecution, but a good defense attorney can make sure the defendant’s story is told, preserving the fundamental rights of his or her client.

A man driving a white Mercedes crashed into two cars on both sides of the street, then tried to flee the scene of the accident in another vehicle, police say.

Cheltenham Township Police said the Mercedes sped past a red light, hit a car, and then swerved to it a second car on the other side of the street, around 2 in the morning.

The driver then got out of the Mercedes and got into another vehicle that appeared to be waiting for him, according to investigators.… Read More

A car accident is always a terrible thing, even the ones considered minor, by most. If drunk driving is suspected, that only makes it worse for the accused driver. DUI is a serious offense in Pennsylvania and carries with it serious consequences. The prosecution will likely go for the harshest possible penalty. It takes a skilled and experienced DUI defense attorney to see that any judgments passed are fair to the defendant, as well as to anyone hurt in an accident.

A Delaware man struck and killed one man and injured another one, allegedly due to drunk driving.

Around 1 in the morning, a 19-year-old man, a 20-year-old man, and four others were walking on a road in Wilmington when the two men were hit by a 2009 Nissan Altima.

The two were taken to Christiana Hospital, where the 19-year-old man was later pronounced dead. The 20-year-old sustained only minor injuries.… Read More