FAQs

Any number of factors can lead to a ‘driverless’ suspicion of DUI; including witness reports, your own admissions, and/or inaccurate observations by police. Regardless of what the truth may be, you will need to take all charges seriously. Consult with a defense attorney now.

Under the PA Vehicle Code, Habitual Offenders, (§1542) a driver’s license can be revoked for a period of 5 years upon a 3rd DUI conviction. You need to retain the services of a specialized DUI criminal defense attorney as soon as possible in order to fight against a 3rd conviction.

You will be charged with a misdemeanor. If convicted, you will face up to 6 months of incarceration, and additional penalties depending on your blood alcohol level. You need to consult with a defense attorney as soon as possible.

No, this is not an absolute truth. In rare cases, your DUI attorney may be able to arrange things such that your driver’s license is not suspended, but most ARD participants will lose driving privileges for 30, 60 or 90 days.

Yes, you may qualify. ARD for DUI qualification will depend on the specifics of your DUI case. Read more here.

A second parent adoption occurs when the parental rights to a child are terminated by only one natural parent. The process can apply to a step parent, same-sex parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent.

“In loco parentis” is Latin for “in place of the parent.” It could have numerous implications as to child custody where a non-parent is acting as a child’s parent over an extended period of time. Consult with a qualified PA child custody lawyer about your case.

In a PA uncontested, no-fault divorce, time begins tolling on the 90-day waiting period as at the date the Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage is filed. However, if other matters /complaints are brought up, these will normally need to be resolved before the decree is issued.