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Drunk Driving Statistics You Need to Know Before You Travel This Thanksgiving

Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving & DUI/DWI Defense

Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of traffic deaths in America, with drunk drivers causing 32 deaths a day according to the United States Department of Transportation. In 2020, the death toll from drunk driving was a staggering 11,654, which was a 14 percent increase from 2019. Driving under the influence (DUI) is a major problem in many states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It costs the nation over $44 billion annually.

The 8 Most Common Questions About Drunk Driving in Pennsylvania During the Holidays

Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving & DUI/DWI Defense

Many families in Pennsylvania and New Jersey will be on the road this last month of the year for holiday shopping, family events, and office holiday parties.

Carjacking have increased 500% in Philadelphia since 2019. Is there a mandatory minimum sentence for crime in Pennsylvania?

Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes

Philadelphia is on pace to have a record 1,400 carjackings, a 500% increase since 2019! There were 193 carjackings in 2017, but the number has increased substantially since that time with 409 in 2020, 847 in 2021 and 828 currently in 2022 with over a month remaining in the 2022. In addition to carjacking, theft from unattended vehicles has also increased substantially in Philadelphia with less than 2,000 in 2019 and over 9,000 in 2021!

How serious is theft, robbery, and carjacking in New Jersey? What are the mandatory minimum state prison sentences?

Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes

It is important to understand that a theft charge in New Jersey can range from a disorderly persons offense to an indictable crime of the second, third or fourth degree depending on the value of item in question. In addition, a theft which involves force is considered a robbery and in some cases, carjacking, if it involves a car or motor vehicle.

How serious is a theft, fraud or forgery charge in Pennsylvania. What makes robbery different?

Criminal Defense, General

a theft charge in Pennsylvania can range from a summary offense to a much more common misdemeanor offense and even a felony charge in some cases!

Rap artist, Tierra Whack, charged with disorderly conduct for alleged loaded handgun in Philadelphia’s airport – How serious is it?

Criminal Defense, Illegal Gun and Firearms Crimes, Illegal Search & Seizure

Recently, Tierra Whack (aka Tierra Whack-Welton), a well- known rap music artist from Philadelphia was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after airport security discovered a loaded handgun during a security screening.

Britt Reid Sentenced to State Prison for Felony Drunk Driving– How did the judge come up with 3 years and why didn’t receive more prison time?

Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving & DUI/DWI Defense, Expungements & Record Sealing

This was not Reid’s first offense, and he has a previous conviction in Pennsylvania for drunk driving in 2007, along with a prior simple assault and unlawful possession of firearm’s charge.

Pennsylvania: 215-755-9000
New Jersey: 856-793-7429

Drunk Driving Statistics You Need to Know Before You Travel This Thanksgiving

The 8 Most Common Questions About Drunk Driving in Pennsylvania During the Holidays

Carjacking have increased 500% in Philadelphia since 2019. Is there a mandatory minimum sentence for crime in Pennsylvania?

How serious is theft, robbery, and carjacking in New Jersey? What are the mandatory minimum state prison sentences?

How serious is a theft, fraud or forgery charge in Pennsylvania. What makes robbery different?

Rap artist, Tierra Whack, charged with disorderly conduct for alleged loaded handgun in Philadelphia’s airport – How serious is it?

Pretextual Traffic Stop, Racial Profiling, Reasonable Suspicion, and Probable Cause

Fall Cleaning – What to know about getting rid of your gun in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

What is inevitable discovery and why is it important if police don’t have probable cause for a search?

Britt Reid Sentenced to State Prison for Felony Drunk Driving– How did the judge come up with 3 years and why didn’t receive more prison time?

Pennsylvania: 215-755-9000 New Jersey: 856-793-7429

Pennsylvania: 215-755-9000
New Jersey: 856-793-7429