Tim George - Erie, PA

DUI

  • Read the Label: Prescription Drugs Can Result in DUI

    January 01, 2012

    In Pennsylvania, when we hear that someone is charged with DUI, we tend to assume that the person was driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs (like marijuana or cocaine), or a combination of both. However, DUI simply means driving while impaired by any substance to a degree that renders one incapable of driving safely. Erie DUI prescription drug lawyer Tim George has defended motorists facing allegations of DUI (Prescription Drugs) in Erie, Millcreek, Girard and Edinboro, Pennsylvania when the amount of lawfully prescribed medicine was even within the therpeutic range, according to the prescribing physician.

  • Don't Let a Conviction for Underage Drinking Ruin Your Job Interview

    April 04, 2011

    Here is some good news for young people convicted of underage drinking in Erie, Edinboro, Meadville and throughout northwest Pennsylvania. You don't have to wait 5 years to have your record expunged. You only have to be 21 or older and have satisfied all terms and conditions of your sentence, including any suspension of your driver's license.

  • Arrested for DUI in Erie PA? ARD Could Be Your "Get Out of Jail Free" Card

    February 02, 2011

    In Erie and Meadville Pennsylvania, for some people, DUI and other criminal allegations can be resolved without a trial, without a conviction and without prison. Even better, the charges can be dismissed and your arrest record cleared if you qualify for a program known as ARD. Learn if you qualify by calling (814) 835-0400.

  • Erie DUI Defense - Judge Says Girard DUI Stop Illegal: All Charges Dropped

    December 12, 2010

    The police testified that the motorist crossed over the center yellow line and the white fog line on 3 to 4 separate occasions. He also said that the motorist weaved within the westbound lane of State Route 5 in Fairview and Girard. Erie DUI defense attorney Tim George argued that the mobile video recorder (MVR) which was mounted on the dashboard of the police cruiser told a different story. The Court agreed.

  • Have Questions About DUI in Erie, Pennsylvania? Free Book Provides Answers

    December 12, 2010

    Do you want answers to your basic questions about your DUI charges in Erie, Edinboro, Girard, Union City, North East, Millcreek, Fairview, Meadville and elsewhere in northwest Pennsylvania? Defending Freedom at Every (Walk and) Turn: The Ultimate Guide to DUI Cases in Pennsylvania was written by an Erie DUI defense lawyer with you in mind. This free DUI Book gives you answers to your most pressing PA DUI questions before you play the "free consultation" game or hire the first lawyer that will meet with you.

  • Erie DUI Defense Lawyer - See for Yourself What DUI Looks Like (according to Police)

    December 12, 2010

    If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a mobile video recorder (MVR) in a DUI case could be worth a million. This video, obtained during discovery in a real DUI case, shows a motorist being followed for more than 4 miles in Fairview and Girard Townships in northwest Pennsylvania before being stopped by police. You decide whether the stop occurs because of bad driving or merely due to the time of day (or night). You have to see it to believe it.

  • Erie DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer - Real Communication: The Key to a Winning Relationship

    November 11, 2010

    Communication is about more than just talking. Real communication requires listening, seeing one another and time. Before you hire a lawyer in Erie or Meadville, set yourself up for success. Learn whether the fundamentals to a winning relationship are in place.

  • Erie DUI Lawyer - Do Police Still Need a Reason to Stop a PA Motorist after Chase?

    November 11, 2010

    Although a new and lower standard than what had long been the law in Pennsylvania, reasonable suspicion still requires that police point to specific facts in support of their decision to stop a motorist. The reason for pulling over a driver must be based on more than unparticularized suspicion, or a "hunch" that the driver might be DUI.

  • Erie DUI - Scoring Points with PennDOT: Avoid Surprises

    August 08, 2010

    So-called "minor traffic offenses" which accompany a DUI charge can carry additional consequences. Avoid surprises by taking them seriously at your preliminary hearing.

  • Court says Local Traffic Check Point Unconstitutional: Erie DUI Evidence Tossed

    April 04, 2010

    This case underscores the role our Constitutions (both Federal and State) play in the evaluation of DUI cases. This case also speaks to the importance of a thorough investigation of all possible defenses. Given the penalties associated with a conviction, you and your family deserve no less.

  • Erie DUI Attorney- Ignorance is no defense: A "must read" for anyone arrested for DUI in Pennsylvani

    March 03, 2010

    You have only one chance to make the right decision. You owe it to yourself (and your family) to make an informed one.

  • The Secret to Meaningful Communication with your Erie DUI Lawyer

    February 02, 2010

    Fewer clients means more time for you. More time to listen. More time to meet in person. More time to meet longer. More time to prepare a winning strategy.

  • The Three Dozen (or so) Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Erie DUI Lawyer

    February 02, 2010

    The information you seek cannot be found in (or on) the telephone book. In the end, choosing the right DUI lawyer begins with asking the right questions.