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Many of our clients charged with DUI were never “pulled over” by the police.  Instead, the encounter with police officers occurs at what is commonly referred to as a “DUI Roadblock.”  A roadblock occurs when two or more police officers create a mandatory stopping point on a roadway.  Drivers passing …

Who Has a Right to an Independent Blood Test? When a person is stopped for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), he or she will be asked to submit one or more tests of their breath, blood or urine to provide the Commonwealth with the evidence it needs to …

DUI Fourth Offense Penalties This post focuses on the penalties for "Fourth Offense" DUI charges - meaning a person's fourth charge within a ten (10) year period. A fourth offense DUI charge is charged as a Class D Felony. If you are looking for other DUI penalty ranges, find your ...

DUI Third Offense Penalties This post focuses on the penalties for “Third Offense” DUI charges – meaning a person’s first charge within a ten (10) year period. If you are looking for other DUI penalty ranges, find your correct link below: If this is your first charge, please see my post on …

DUI Second Offense Penalties This post focuses on the penalties for “Second Offense” DUI charges – meaning a person’s second charge within a ten (10) year period (Older DUI convictions will not be counted). If you are looking for other DUI penalty ranges, find your correct link below: If this …

Almost always, clients call our office after being charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and have absolutely no idea what kind of penalties the charge can carry. Even worse – some have already researched the penalties on the Internet and stumbled upon very bad information. While the Internet can be …