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Signs that a DUI Case is Weak

November 30, 2022 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

Signs that a DUI Case is Weak

DUI cases are notoriously difficult to win in court.  However, there are a few telltale signs that a DUI case is weak and may be worth fighting. Therefore, if you are facing a DUI charge, it is essential to have an experienced driving while intoxicated lawyer fighting for you in court.  In the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DUI arrest Tagged With: behind the wheel but not driving the car, dash cam evidence, DUI justification defense, DUI medical emergency, failure to conduct DUI field sobriety tests, lost or destroyed body cam evidence, signs that a DUI case is weak, the police can't prove that your were the driver

Smart Ways to Avoid a DUI Charge in PA

September 28, 2022 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

Smart Ways to Avoid a DUI Charge in PA

DUIs are no joke. They can cost you a fortune in lawyer fees, court costs, fines, and increased insurance rates. Also, a DUI conviction can lead to jail time and the loss of your driver's license.  With drunk driving fatalities accounting for nearly one-third of all traffic deaths in the United … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: driver impairment, DUI and traffic violations, DUI legal limit, DUI prescription medication, how to avoid a DUI

New PA Law is Aimed at Repeat DUI Drivers

August 27, 2022 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

New PA Law is Aimed at Repeat DUI Drivers

On July 11, 2022, Governor Tom Wolf signed a new law aimed at repeat DUI drivers.  The law expands penalties for Pennsylvania drivers convicted of multiple driving under the influence offenses. The legislation is referred to as "Deana's Law" and would also prohibit a judge from imposing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PA DUI Sentencing Tagged With: consecutive DUI sentences, DUI felony of the second degree, DUI felony of the third degree, fourth offense dui, New PA DUI law, Pennsylvania repeat DUI offenses, third offense dui

How To Use Cellphone Evidence to Win Your Criminal Case

August 1, 2022 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

How To Use Cellphone Evidence to Win Your Criminal Case

If the police charge you with a crime in Pennsylvania, social media, text messages, and cell phone evidence can be a powerful tool in proving your innocence.  In the following blog post, I explain how I use various forms of cellphone evidence to win your criminal case. Why is Text Message … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Digital evidence in a criminal case, Uncategorized Tagged With: cellphone video, consent defense, Pennsylvania alibi defense, preserving text messages, sexual assault, social media, text messages

Important Facts if You are Arrested for DUI During the Summer Holidays

July 4, 2022 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

Important Facts if You are Arrested for DUI During the Summer Holidays

Many people will celebrate with friends and family this summer during Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekends.  However, for some, the festivities may be cut short when the police charge them with driving under the influence (DUI).  If you are facing a DUI charge, there are things … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DUI arrest, Uncategorized Tagged With: DUI checkpoint, First offense DUI, Fourth of July weekend, imapired driving, Labor Day weekend, Memorial Day weekend, PA first offense DUI penalties

Pennsylvania ARD Program Questions

June 18, 2022 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

Pennsylvania ARD Program Questions

Did the police charge you with a crime?  Are you considering the Pennsylvania Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program?  I answer some common Pennsylvania ARD Program questions. What is ARD in PA? Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition is the first-offender program in Pennsylvania for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARD questions Tagged With: ARD and background check, ARD and medical marijuana, ARD application, ARD expungement, ARD violation, Common ARD questions, Length of ARD, Pennsylvania ARD program questions

When Does a Prolonged Police Traffic Stop Violate Your Constitutional Rights in PA?

March 22, 2022 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

When Does a Prolonged Police Traffic Stop Violate Your Constitutional Rights in PA?

I recently won a pre-trial suppression of evidence hearing in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in a case involving a prolonged police vehicle stop.  The police initially pulled the car over for counterfeit inspection stickers.  Eventually, the law enforcement officers searched the vehicle and recovered … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bucks County PA, car search, car stop, driver, fourth amendment, investigative detention, Montgomery County PA, pennsylvania, police, probable cause, prolonged detention, reasonable suspicion, seizure of person, United States Constitution, vehicle search, vehicle stop

Frequently Asked PA Sentencing Questions

May 13, 2021 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

Frequently Asked PA Sentencing Questions

In this blog post, I answer the most frequently asked PA sentencing questions.  Appearing in court for sentencing in a criminal case can be confusing and a highly stressful experience for most people.  Also, many different factors can affect whether you receive a sentence of probation, house arrest, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: felony, home detention, house arrest, misdemeanor, PA mandatory minimum sentence, Pa sentencing, probation

How the Omicron Variant Has Affected Criminal Trials

October 15, 2020 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

How the Omicron Variant Has Affected Criminal Trials

The COVID-19, delta-variant and omicron variant has caused widespread disruption of criminal courts throughout Pennsylvania.  Judicial emergency orders resulted in the closing of most Pennsylvania county criminal courts from March 2020 through late 2020.  The President Jude of the Bucks County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bucks County Covid-19 bail reduction, COVID-19 bail

Frequently Asked Bucks County Retail Theft Questions

November 4, 2019 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

Introduction If you have been accused of retail theft in Bucks County PA, you may be wondering what will happen to you. In this article, we will answer some of the most commonly asked questions about retail theft in Bucks County PA. Where are Most Shoplifting Charges Filed in Bucks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: minor theft, retail theft attorney, retail theft penalties, shoplifting

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