Pennsylvania is among the 49 states – as well as the District of Columbia – that recognize a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% as the legal limit to operate a motor vehicle. For most people, reaching this limit takes between three to four standard-sized...
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How to deal with an underage drinking charge in Philadelphia
On behalf of Kenneth L. Baritz & Associates, P.C. | Dec 14, 2020 | Underage Drinking
As a parent of teenagers, you did your best to teach them right from wrong, and you hope they stay out of trouble. But teenagers in the Philadelphia area can find themselves at the wrong place at the wrong time -- like a house party that gets raided by the police....
Effective strategies to consider when arrested on assault charges
On behalf of Kenneth L. Baritz & Associates, P.C. | Oct 29, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Just another night out at the neighborhood bar, and then you see him. Not that guy again. Glances turn into stares, words gradually change into profanities, and the pushing and shoving evolve into some hard knuckling. The blows are staggering until only one of remains...
How to act when approached by police
On behalf of Kenneth L. Baritz & Associates, P.C. | Sep 29, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Law enforcement officers swear to 'protect and serve,' but that mantra has become clouded in recent months. Prior to the events of 2020, law enforcement has already carried a stigma that raised the anxiety of those they approached. For some individuals, that anxiety...
What are the different levels of DUI in Pennsylvania law?
On behalf of Kenneth L. Baritz & Associates, P.C. | Sep 25, 2020 | Drunk Driving, Dui Defense
Any DUI charges can have a significant impact on your life, but repeat convictions or convictions involving an elevated blood alcohol content (BAC) can be even more serious. Generally, Pennsylvania divides drunk driving charges based on the level of impairment:...
Police misconduct during traffic stops: What does it look like?
On behalf of Kenneth L. Baritz & Associates, P.C. | Sep 3, 2020 | Drug Charges
Pennsylvania police pull motorists over every day for a wide range of reasons. And although many of these stops result in a ticket, fine and cloud over the driver's day, some can take a far more upsetting turn. Such can be the case if a traffic stop results in drug...
Philadelphia’s DUI arrest numbers this year may surprise you
On behalf of Kenneth L. Baritz & Associates, P.C. | Aug 4, 2020 | Dui Defense
As you already know, in March, the governor of Pennsylvania ordered a statewide shelter-in-place order in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. That included shutting down all bars, restaurants, liquor stores and other establishments that served or sold alcohol. By June,...
When can a juvenile be tried as an adult in Pennsylvania?
On behalf of Kenneth L. Baritz & Associates, P.C. | Jul 6, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Juvenile Crimes
The American criminal justice strives to penalize offenders with punishments that fit the crimes. In order to do this fairly, the court system separates out juvenile offenders to avoid applying the same harsh penalties an adult would face. These courts focus on giving...
Can you refuse a field sobriety test?
On behalf of Kenneth L. Baritz & Associates, P.C. | Jun 25, 2020 | Firm News
If an officer pulls you over and suspects you're intoxicated, you may worry that you will have to submit to any test they want you to perform. In certain cases, noncompliance can come with consequences. Yet, this is not so with field sobriety tests. And submitting to...
When silence doesn’t speak volumes: Your right not to speak
On behalf of Kenneth L. Baritz & Associates, P.C. | Jun 2, 2020 | Firm News
Everyone who’s ever watched television or movies knows that they have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. But have you ever thought about how to assert these rights? You probably know that you can ask to speak with an attorney. However, keeping...
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