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Prescription Medicine and DUI

May 11, 2012 By Alyssa Kusturiss Poole

It is a common misunderstanding amongst our society that if you  have a valid prescription for medication than you can not get in trouble for taking it.  When it comes to Driving Under the Influence there is nothing further from the truth!  DUI caused from “prescription medicine” is on the rise.  If you are prescribed medication following surgery or take over the counter medicine whose side effects include drowsiness or warns that you “should use caution when operating heavy machinery” you should head that warning!  Any substance, even prescription medication, can render you incapable of safely operating a motor vehicle on the highways of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  And if an officer observes you driving, exhibiting signs of being under the influence, he will not hesitate to arrest you and charge you with Driving Under the Influence.  Even though the medication is prescribed this is not a defense.

If you or someone you love find yourself charged with DUI due to prescription medicine contact the Law Office of John E. Kusturiss, Jr., P.L.L.C. today for a free consultation.  Attorney’s Kusturiss and Poole have been handling DUI’s for more than thirty years and are ready and able to defend you!

Filed Under: Driving under the Influence, Driving Under the Influence defense, DWI / DUI, Media, PA Criminal Defense Attorney

Juvenile Delinquency – No Laughing Matter

May 4, 2012 By Alyssa Kusturiss Poole

Juvenile delinquency, also known as “juvenile offending,” or “youth crime,” is the participation in illegal behavior by minors (individuals younger than the statutory age of majority).  In Pennsylvania our legal system prescribes specific procedures for dealing with juveniles, such as juvenile detention centers, and juvenile courts.  However, depending on the type and severity of the offense committed; it is possible for minors to be charged and tried as adults.

In an attempt to draw attention to the serious nature of Juvenile delinquency, in April of 2012 Senate Bill 815 was passed which restricts a child’s right to waive counsel in delinquency proceedings.  Under SB 815 waiver of counsel is only permitted in narrow circumstances, and it allows the court to assign stand-by counsel at any hearing if a child waives his or her right to counsel.

If your son or daughter or someone you love finds themselves facing a Juvenile delinquency offense do not try and handle the matter on your own.  Take the time to discuss the case with an experienced Juvenile Defense Attorney at the Law Office of John E. Kusturiss, Jr., P.L.L.C.  We have the experience and know how to help you navigate through the complicated juvenile court system and to get you the best possible result for your loved one.  Contact our office today for a free consultation.

Filed Under: Juvenile Crimes, Media

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