Consult with Attorney Kathryn Roberts, the most successful DUI expert in Allentown, PA.
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Episode 19: What if there’s no evidence you were driving the car?
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Under Pennsylvania law, you can’t be found guilty of a DUI unless you were in “actual physical control” of the vehicle. If the police are claiming you were driving, that is “actual physical control.” For more information visit our website.
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Episode 16: First-Offense DUI in Pennsylvania: What You Need To Know
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Driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal charge in Pennsylvania. It can—sometimes, but not always—lead to incarceration. If you’ve ever seen the billboards that say “DUI—you can’t afford it” –this is true. DUI cases are expensive—not only in lawyer fees but in all the other fees from the court, probation and fines. For more information visit…
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Episode 15: First-Offense DUI in Pennsylvania: What You Need To Know
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Driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal charge in Pennsylvania. It can—sometimes, but not always—lead to incarceration.
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When someone is pulled over for a suspected DUI, the police are usually drawn to the person’s attention because of a traffic violation—for example, speeding, driving too slow for traffic, erratically crossing lines or weaving in a lane, etc. Certainly, police target certain individuals and at certain times of day—in my opinion, a police officer obs…
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Episode 13: ARE YOU A VETERAN? | Allentown Criminal law
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Over the course of many years in the criminal courts, I’ve occasionally come across people who’ve gotten in trouble with the police and courts and have a military service background. The root causes can vary—PTSD, depression, anxiety and other legitimate mental health diagnoses can arise from military service and sometimes rear their ugly heads lon…
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Episode 12: WHY HIRE A LOCAL ATTORNEY IN ALLENTOWN
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If you are charged with a crime in the Lehigh Valley, then you need to get a criminal defense attorney. The first question you face is where to seek an attorney. You can ask family and friends, look online, do some research. The most important thing, however, is to hire a criminal defense attorney who practices law in the area where your case is pe…
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While you may not be seeking to have a trial in your own case, the way to get the best deal is by hiring an attorney with experience in trials, because he or she will have a reputation for not shying away from a difficult case, and hopefully, a reputation for winning. This is what makes prosecutors offer you a better deal. When you are considering …
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Episode 10: Robbery, Burglary, Forgery and Theft Crimes
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Under Pennsylvania law, robbery and burglary are higher felonies, whereas, theft is usually a misdemeanor, unless it is a lot of money taken or a high value item like a car that is stolen. Very often people say “my house got robbed,” when they really mean burglarized. Or they will say there was a theft from the cash register—if the thief broke in, …
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Episode 9: It is very rare to be pulled over by police for a DUI.
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When someone is pulled over for a suspected DUI, the police are usually drawn to the person’s attention because of a traffic violation—for example, speeding, driving too slow for traffic, erratically crossing lines or weaving in a lane, etc. Certainly, police target certain individuals and at certain times of day—in my opinion, a police officer obs…
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Episode 8: REASONS TO HIRE A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN ALLENTOWN, PA
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If you are charged with a crime in the Lehigh Valley, then you need to get a criminal defense attorney. The first question you face is where to seek an attorney. You can ask family and friends, look online, do some research. The most important thing, however, is to hire a criminal defense attorney who practices law in the area where your case is pe…
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Episode 7: IS A SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT LEGAL?
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1990 that sobriety checkpoints are constitutional and are not illegal searches and seizures in violation of the 4th Amendment. The reasoning was that the public’s interest outweighs the minor and temporary intrusion. However, the Supreme Court declared that the primary purpose of the sobriety checkpoint cannot be to …
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Changes were made to the law on ignition interlocks in 2017. One of the big changes is that now most convicted, first-time DUI offenders are required to install an ignition interlock system in their vehicles. Another big change is that now many DUI offenders can regain their driving privileges without serving their full license suspension through t…
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Episode 5: Pennsylvania DUI 101: The Basics of Pa Drunk Driving Laws
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Being charged with a DUI/DWI in Pennsylvania can be devastating. Many people don’t envision themselves as criminals, and then, one day, they use bad judgement and wind up in criminal court with a DUI. If you are, you’ll be prosecuted under the Vehicle Code (Title 35) in Pa, in whichever county the incident occurred in. If you are charged with a DUI…
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Episode 4: ARE YOU A VETERAN? | Allentown Criminal law
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Over the course of many years in the criminal courts, I’ve occasionally come across people who’ve gotten in trouble with the police and courts and have a military service background. Read the full podcast to know more.
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Episode 3: 9 Things You Need To Know About DUI in PA
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9 Things You Need To Know About DUI in PA A DUI or driving under the influence of alcohol can come with some serious outcomes. You can lose your license and can be slapped with those expensive fines. Even worse, you can be put behind the bars. In this article, we walk through the key things to know about DUI in Pennsylvania. 1. Understand the Basic…
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Episode 2: 7 Reasons To Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney in Allentown, PA
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7 Reasons To Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney in Allentown, PA Why should you hire a local criminal defense attorney? 1. They are familiar with the Ins and Outs of the Judicial System 2. They Know the Prosecuting Attorneys Well 3. They are Experienced in Handling Cases Similar to Yours Before 4. They Protect Your Constitutional Right 5. They Provid…
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First-Offense DUI in Pennsylvania: What You Need To Know
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Driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal charge in Pennsylvania. It can—sometimes, but not always—lead to incarceration. If you’ve ever seen the billboards that say “DUI—you can’t afford it” –this is true. DUI cases are expensive—not only in lawyer fees but in all the other fees from the court, probation and fines. And if you had an accident…
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