On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | Jan 24, 2018 | Drunk Driving
Some people may underestimate the value and impact that a lawyer can have on a criminal case. People who have successfully had a case defended, had their charges eliminated or the punishment for charges reduced would likely attest to the benefit of securing a savvy...
On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | Jan 11, 2018 | Drunk Driving
Some people can attest that when some circumstance of life get bad, it can continue to spiral out of control. Some individuals are not sure how to break a cycle of bad habits, and some people end up needing the assistance of a criminal defense attorney when certain...
On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | Dec 19, 2017 | Drunk Driving
Apparently, Pennsylvania lawmakers do not feel that current laws related to impaired driving are stringent enough. A state Senate committee has been working on a new bill that would increase the punishment of repeated drunk driving offenses. The bill has been passed...
On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | Nov 13, 2017 | Drunk Driving
Because people plan for things such as having a baby, getting married, buying a house or vacations, they typically are well informed prior to those types of events. Unfortunately, people usually do not plan on being arrested and, therefore, may not understand...
On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | Nov 1, 2017 | Drunk Driving
Miranda rights include the statement: “You have the right to remain silent.” It’s a statement often worth heeding as anything said to law enforcement personnel from that point forward could be offered as evidence in a criminal proceeding....
On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | Oct 24, 2017 | Drunk Driving
Many college students in Pennsylvania subscribe to the “work hard, play hard” philosophy. That often means staying up late studying or forgoing sleep to finish up an assignment. It may also mean going to parties on the weekend where alcohol is served. Most...
On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | Oct 13, 2017 | Drunk Driving
Yes you can be charged for drunk driving while riding a bicycle. In one recent Superior Court case, a woman was riding her bicycle while drunk and crashed it into the side of a car. She was convicted of driving under the influence and sentenced to 90 days in jail....
On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | Sep 21, 2017 | Drunk Driving
No matter the charged criminal offense, everyone is entitled to choose an advocate to act on their behalf in court. Some defendants may discover that some family and friends may avoid supporting them as they face charges, even prior to a formal conviction. Some...
On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | Aug 17, 2017 | Drunk Driving
Pennsylvania lawmakers have realized that punishment of some crimes often results in the commission of additional crimes. New laws are to take effect this month regarding drunk driving cases. Lawmakers are hopeful that the new laws will lower offenses and prevent...
On Behalf of Lisko & Associates | Jul 26, 2017 | Drunk Driving
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently ruled that the police need a search warrant before they can take blood from an unconscious driver. The facts are briefly summarized as follows. The police saw a driver and it appeared that he was so drunk he needed medical...
