Lenore Suhanec, Author at Keith J. Williams Law

Know What to Do at a DUI Stop in Bucks County
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Know What to Do at a DUI Stop in Bucks County

Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Juvenile DUI / Underage Drinking

Know What to Do at a DUI Stop in Bucks County

Lenore Suhanec2023-07-20T11:46:36-04:00December 7th, 2021|Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Juvenile DUI / Underage Drinking|

If you drink and drive, no matter how little alcohol is in your system, there is a real possibility that you could be stopped, arrested, and convicted of drunk driving. You should not assume that because you drink and drive in a responsible manner that you are immune from any consequences. It can happen to anyone. If you drink, don’t drive. Know What to Do at a DUI Stop Should You Be Pulled Over for Suspicion of DUI, Follow these Steps at a DUI Stop in Bucks County: 1. Be [...]

Explaining Expungement: How A Lawyer Can Help Juvenile Offenders Get A Fresh Start
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Explaining Expungement: How A Lawyer Can Help Juvenile Offenders Get A Fresh Start

Juvenile Defense

Explaining Expungement: How A Lawyer Can Help Juvenile Offenders Get A Fresh Start

Lenore Suhanec2019-09-30T17:54:21-04:00August 26th, 2019|Juvenile Defense|

Young people make mistakes. It’s a natural part of growing up. But when a wrong decision lands a juvenile in legal trouble, that mistake can significantly alter the course of his or her life. Everything from trying to find a job to renting an apartment to securing a loan becomes more challenging, sometimes impossible, with an arrest on your record. Experienced Expungement Lawyer As an experienced expungement lawyer serving the Bucks County community for over 35 years, Keith J. Williams Law helps former juvenile offenders get a fresh start. Pennsylvania law allows for the expungement of juvenile records [...]

Auto Accident Emergency Kit Preparation
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Auto Accident Emergency Kit Preparation

Auto Accidents, Personal Injury

Auto Accident Emergency Kit Preparation

Lenore Suhanec2019-08-13T20:37:59-04:00July 1st, 2019|Auto Accidents, Personal Injury|

It happens in the blink of an eye. Regardless of the circumstances, car accidents can be an overwhelming experience, which is why Keith J. Williams, Bucks County’s leading car accident attorney, is here to help you create a post-crash protection kit to keep in your car for auto accident emergencies. In the event that you’re involved in an auto collision, the worst thing you can do is make a rash decision or flee the scene of the accident. It’s important to relax and collect your thoughts before taking action. If the accident occurs in a high volume area, [...]

Don’t Let a Juvenile Conviction Ruin Your Child’s Future
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Don’t Let a Juvenile Conviction Ruin Your Child’s Future

Juvenile Defense, Juvenile DUI / Underage Drinking

Don’t Let a Juvenile Conviction Ruin Your Child’s Future

Lenore Suhanec2019-08-13T21:26:49-04:00June 13th, 2019|Juvenile Defense, Juvenile DUI / Underage Drinking|

It’s no secret that kids make mistakes on a regular basis; however, when your child gets into trouble with the law, you need to rely on a Bucks County, PA juvenile defense attorney who will fight vigorously to protect your child’s reputation as well as their future. While it’s common that juveniles are awarded less severe punishments than adults who have been convicted of a criminal offense, the criminal justice system can negatively impact the well-being of a minor without the proper guidance of an juvenile defense attorney such as Keith J. Williams, Esq. […]

Understanding Pennsylvania’s New “Clean Slate Law”
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Understanding Pennsylvania’s New “Clean Slate Law”

Criminal Defense, Pennsylvania Law

Understanding Pennsylvania’s New “Clean Slate Law”

Lenore Suhanec2019-08-13T19:49:49-04:00June 12th, 2019|Criminal Defense, Pennsylvania Law|

In a recent breakthrough for Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system reform, residents of the state who had previously been found guilty of nonviolent misdemeanor criminal offenses may have their records sealed from the eyes of the public — given that the individuals have paid all fines and have kept a clean record for at least ten years with PA’s Clean Slate law. What this new PA “Clean Slate Law” means is that individuals may file with the courts to have their prior criminal history hidden, offering Pennsylvanians who have run into nonviolent trouble with the law in the past a fresh [...]

How Full Tort Coverage on Your Insurance Can Help You During a Lawsuit
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How Full Tort Coverage on Your Insurance Can Help You During a Lawsuit

Auto Accidents, Personal Injury

How Full Tort Coverage on Your Insurance Can Help You During a Lawsuit

Lenore Suhanec2019-08-13T18:50:35-04:00June 12th, 2019|Auto Accidents, Personal Injury|

Few events have the potential to be as life-altering as a car accident. Besides the physical and psychological trauma the experience can cause, there are also many financial ramifications to consider. Injuries resulting from auto accidents can lead to budget-crushing medical expenses, and if your injuries prevent you from working, you can lose your source of income, temporarily or permanently. On top of that, there’s the property damage to your vehicle. You either need repairs or a new car, meaning yet another high expense. […]

Juvenile DUI in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know
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Juvenile DUI in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know

DUI Defense, Juvenile DUI / Underage Drinking

Juvenile DUI in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know

Lenore Suhanec2019-08-13T18:31:06-04:00June 12th, 2019|DUI Defense, Juvenile DUI / Underage Drinking|

Juvenile DUI penalties are meant to be more rehabilitative than punitive, but they can still make it difficult to move on with normal life and leave the conviction behind as an adult. Here’s what you may expect following a juvenile DUI. Potential Juvenile DUI Defenses Following a charge, a skilled Bucks County drunk driving lawyer can help prevent or reduce the penalties for a juvenile DUI conviction. There are several possible defenses one could use in such a case, including: You were never driving. According to PA law, you can only receive a DUI if you were operating [...]

Understanding Pennsylvania’s No Fault Insurance Laws
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Understanding Pennsylvania’s No Fault Insurance Laws

Auto Accidents, Pennsylvania Law

Understanding Pennsylvania’s No Fault Insurance Laws

Lenore Suhanec2019-02-07T22:22:30-05:00January 24th, 2019|Auto Accidents, Pennsylvania Law|

If you are in a car accident in Pennsylvania, you may find yourself barraged with terms you’ve never heard of concerning your liability, insurance coverage, and more, all the while searching for an auto accident personal injury attorney in Bucks County. One of the most difficult-to-understand (and possibly most important) parts of Pennsylvania’s auto accident laws is the “no fault” insurance rule. What is “No Fault” Insurance? Describing “no fault” may be easier if “fault” was defined first. A “fault” state is one where the law says that the driver responsible for the accident is the one who also is [...]

New Amendment to End License Suspensions for Drug Crimes
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New Amendment to End License Suspensions for Drug Crimes

Drug Offense Charges, Pennsylvania Law

New Amendment to End License Suspensions for Drug Crimes

Lenore Suhanec2019-02-07T22:47:47-05:00December 24th, 2018|Drug Offense Charges, Pennsylvania Law|

From 2011 to 2016, about 149,000 people in Pennsylvania had their driver’s license suspended after being convicted of drug crimes that were unrelated to driving. That’s 149,000 people that had their job placed in jeopardy and their driver’s license taken away despite committing no vehicle-related crime. Recently, however, PA lawmakers passed a law that will revoke the mandatory driver’s license suspensions in these scenarios. Many lawmakers noted these suspensions to be counterproductive, punitive, and disproportionately affecting communities with lower socioeconomic standing. About the New License Suspensions Law Pennsylvania House Bill 163 is to amend Titles 4 (Amusements), 18 (Crimes & [...]

Driving Drunk or Drugged? New Penalties Await
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Driving Drunk or Drugged? New Penalties Await

Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Pennsylvania Law

Driving Drunk or Drugged? New Penalties Await

Lenore Suhanec2019-02-07T22:28:16-05:00December 4th, 2018|Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Pennsylvania Law|

On October 24, 2018, Senate Bill 961 was signed into law. This bill amended Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes and sharply increased the sentencing related to DUI charges for repeat DUI offenders. So What Changed? This new law affects repeat DUI offenders’ charges. Here’s the breakdown: An impaired driver who causes a fatal accident will face a minimum of five years in prison — a jump from the previous three years — if they have a previous DUI conviction. If they have two or more prior DUI convictions, the minimum term for a driver [...]

About Lenore Suhanec

Know What to Do at a DUI Stop in Bucks County

Explaining Expungement: How A Lawyer Can Help Juvenile Offenders Get A Fresh Start

Auto Accident Emergency Kit Preparation

Don’t Let a Juvenile Conviction Ruin Your Child’s Future

Understanding Pennsylvania’s New “Clean Slate Law”

How Full Tort Coverage on Your Insurance Can Help You During a Lawsuit

Juvenile DUI in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know

Understanding Pennsylvania’s No Fault Insurance Laws

New Amendment to End License Suspensions for Drug Crimes

Driving Drunk or Drugged? New Penalties Await

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