In a major decision in Commonwealth v. Shifflett, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that a prior Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) can't be used to enhance a DUI sentence. The ruling protects people from getting longer sentences without proper legal protections. Key … [Read more...]
PA DUI Sentencing
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...]