Police Stop Of Speeding Client And D.U.I. Arrest: Result – Case Dismissed (Updates 2023)
Commonwealth of PA v. J.M. Client J.M. drove past a police officer who was stopped at an intersection. Upon observing client driving by at what police speculated was a “high...
Can a Crash, Then Arrest For D.U.I. Case Be Dismissed? (Updated 2023)
Commonwealth of PA v. L.K. My client was driving her vehicle when she struck a parked car, causing her own car to flip over. The entire event was captured on...
Thanksgiving Surprise 2023: A D.U.I. Arrest?
If you decided to drive after a Thanksgiving celebration, and that resulted in an arrest for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, you may feel alone, scared and unsure of...
Saint Patrick’s Day Surprise 2023 : A D.U.I. Arrest?
If you decided to drive after a Saint Patrick´s Day celebration and that resulted in an arrest for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, you may feel alone, scared and...
Do you know the unintended consequeneces of a Medical Marijuana & Driving Under The Influence Arrest?
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolfe intends to sign into law a Medical Marijuana bill to give relief to persons suffering from certain medical conditions. Sure to accompany this intended benefit is...
Is it possible to Retain a Lawyer Who Knows the Tendencies of Your Judge?
If you are being prosecuted for any crime, including crimes such as Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) or Possession with the Intent to Deliver (PWID) Narcotics, you as...
What if you get a 4th of July DUI in 2023? Joe Paletta can help!
This is Attorney Joseph Paletta, and I want to wish all of you who are reading this blog a happy, healthy and safe 4th of July holiday. Unfortunately, some of...
What is the best way to handle an investigation or prosecution by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing or Medicine?
If you are a licensed medical professional such as a Doctor or Nurse and you are facing a license prosecution, a lawyer from the Pennsylvania Department of State, Office of...
If I am convicted of DUI in a different county than where I live, can I get House Arrest at my house? (Updated 2023)
This is Attorney Joseph Paletta and I practice criminal and DUI defense in Pittsburgh and surrounding counties. Recently I have defended clients who have been arrested and prosecuted for DUI...
Should I plead not guilty or guilty to a underage drinking charge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania? (Updated 2023)
Underage Drinking Charge: In response to this question, the clear answer is to enter a plea of “Not Guilty” and request a hearing. The rule I follow is that when...