What to Ask a Pennsylvania DUI Attorney

What to Ask a Pennsylvania DUI Attorney

There were 1,137 fatal vehicle crashes in 2017 in the state of Pennsylvania, as reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Alcohol impairment played a role in 314 of these deaths—28 percent of the total. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is one death every 50 minutes from an accident related to alcohol impairment across the United States.

If you or a family member have been arrested in Pennsylvania on a driving under the influence, DUI charge, you may understandably have important questions to ask your lawyer. Below are the answers to the most common list of questions our DUI/DWI attorneys at the law offices of Scarpello & LaTour have received throughout their DUI cases.

What is the Difference Between Rape and Sexual Assault?

What is the Difference Between Rape and Sexual Assault?

State laws in the United States vary when it comes to sexual abuse charges. In the state of Pennsylvania, there are important distinctions between sexual assault and rape that a defendant should be aware of to properly understand their case. In addition, there are various types of sexual assault and rape that someone could be charged with.

Police Use of Confidential Informants in Drug Investigations

Police Use of Confidential Informants in Drug Investigations

Police use of confidential informants is widespread in Pennsylvania. Police often use these "informants" to buy or purchase narcotics, set up drug sales over the phone, and provide other information that the police use to make drug arrests.

Is Justice Attainable for Both The Church and Sexual Abuse Survivors?

Is Justice Attainable for Both The Church and Sexual Abuse Survivors?

It appears that church officials and sexual abuse victims alike are seeking a shared resolution which would provide justice to all parties that have been inflicted by the clergy abuse crimes.

Making any sexual abuse claim -- especially one involving a member of the clergy like a Catholic bishop or Catholic priest -- is a gut-wrenching process that can take years before even a glimpse of possibly obtaining peace of mind.

Case Files: How a Defense Attorney Can Win a Case

Case Files: How a Defense Attorney Can Win a Case

In the criminal justice system, people charged with a crime are entitled to a defense. In Philadelphia, the dedicated attorneys who defend the accused are members of an elite law firm known as Scarpello & LaTour. These are their stories.