Driving On Ambien Could Be A DUI In Pennsylvania
Posted in Criminal Defense by Basil Beck on May 16, 2013
Ambien is a drug used for sleep initiation for people with insomnia. It works by making one feel woozy in a relatively short period of time after dosing with the hopes of doing its job quickly and knocking
Ignition Interlock To Prevent Cell Phone Use In Cars?
Posted in Ignition Interlock by Basil Beck on May 16, 2013
There is no questions that the use of cell phones in automobiles while driving is not an ideal combination. Dialing while driving, and especially texting while driving, often makes for a distracted driver and thus a greater chance
New Law For PA DUI Probationary Licenses
Posted in DUI by Basil Beck on April 13, 2013
PennDot allows for first time DUI offenders who have been suspended for a year to receive a probationary driver’s license that allows them to drive for purposes of getting to work, going to school, and for seeking
Breathalyzer Results Could be Thrown Out
Posted in Criminal Defense by Basil Beck on April 6, 2013
Proper ID Required For PA Underage Drinking Convictions
Posted in Juvenile Offenses by Basil Beck on February 23, 2013
Yesterday I had an underage drinking case at Judge Knapp’s down in West Chester PA on Union Street. It was a typical West Chester University situation where a girl, who was under 21, was alleged to have
Philadelphia Traffic Court: What A Mess
Posted in Driving with a suspended license by Basil Beck on February 8, 2013
Anyone who is surprised about all the indictments handed down this week for a gaggle of Philadelphia Traffic Court Judges doesn’t know much about Philadelphia Traffic Court. Personally, what surprises me is not the fact that these
Credit Where Credit Is Due
Posted in Driving with a suspended license by Basil Beck on January 19, 2013
Im a PA Drivers License Lawyer. Helping people avoid suspension or assisting them in getting them restored is one of the things I do. I like to do it because I know how crippling not having a
Waiver of Preliminary Hearing for ARD
Posted in ARD by Basil Beck on December 29, 2012
The first time a defendant gets to test the evidence that the Commonwealth has against them in a criminal case in Pennsylvania is at what is called a “preliminary hearing”. At this hearing, the Commonwealth must prove
Did I REALLY Refuse A Breathalyzer Test?
Posted in Criminal Defense by Basil Beck on December 27, 2012
At least once a week someone will call my office and run a certain scenario by me. It will involve a dui stop, an arrest, and the question “did I refuse the breathalyzer test”? Of course, the
The 7 Most Sinful and Immoral Criminal Defense Trials
Posted in Uncategorized by Basil Beck on December 27, 2012
Some people become famous because of their exceptional talent while others make their mark on history through political, military, or social activism. Other individuals become known for very different reasons. Some make it to national news because