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Can you drink beer at a picnic in Pennsylvania?

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by Jason P. Kutulakis (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
You must be 21 to consume alcohol in PA. You may not have an open container in public. If you are on private property picnicing, you may have alcohol.
You must be 21 to consume alcohol in PA. You may not have an open container in public. If you are on private property picnicing, you may have alcohol.

Do you need to turn yourself in before getting a public defender?

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by Jason P. Kutulakis (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Go to PD 1st. Having an attorney coordinate a voluntary surrender can help avoid immediate incarceration!
Go to PD 1st. Having an attorney coordinate a voluntary surrender can help avoid immediate incarceration!

Can i obtain a bread and butter license with 2 DUIs on my record?

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by attorney Steven Fairlie   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Typically you cannot get an occupational limited license or bread and butter license if you have two prior DUI's on your record, but if one is old enough you could.  Read more about it here:  http://fairlielaw.net/practice-areas/probationary-license/ Steven F. Fairlie, Esq.Fairlie & Lippy, P.C.1501 Lower State Road, Suite 304North Wales, PA 19454voice: (215) 997-1000fax: (215) 997-1777steve@fairlielaw.netwww.fairlielaw.net... Read More
Typically you cannot get an occupational limited license or bread and butter license if you have two prior DUI's on your record, but if one is old... Read More

I need to know if a police officer files an inaccurate report against me, can I really be charged or even convicted?

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by attorney Steven Fairlie   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Yes
Yes

In pennsylvania, what would the sentance maximums be for the following:

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by attorney Steven Fairlie   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
The vast majority of cases where someone faces these charges the relevant inquiry is not the maximum sentence, which is not likely to be applied, but the most likely sentence to be imposed.  Your Judge may be  different and this varies widely from county to county, so find a reputable lawyer in your area and consult him. Go to http://fairlielaw.net and check out the DUI and homicide tabs, and perhaps mandatory sentencing, for more information.  Steve... Read More
The vast majority of cases where someone faces these charges the relevant inquiry is not the maximum sentence, which is not likely to be applied, but... Read More

My daughters friend''s sister was drinking and took my car without permission while my daughter had our car near their house. She then totaled my car.

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by attorney Steven Fairlie   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Get a lawyer involved to contact the insurance company.
Get a lawyer involved to contact the insurance company.

should my son accept a plea deal regarding 2 pending duis.

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by attorney Steven Fairlie   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
The only way to determine whether a plea deal is fair is to have a very good, accomplished criminal defense attorney sit down with your son and review all the facts.  You should have him do that.  Read more about DUI at: http://fairlielaw.net/practice-areas/DUI/     Steve Fairlie... Read More
The only way to determine whether a plea deal is fair is to have a very good, accomplished criminal defense attorney sit down with your son and... Read More

Is there jail time for a first time drug DUI?

Answered 14 years and a month ago by Jeffrey Lawrence Pollock (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
There can be , but a good atty. might be able to get you ARD (probation only and expungement).
There can be , but a good atty. might be able to get you ARD (probation only and expungement).
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