Category Archives: Motor Vehicle Charges

CDL Violations and Disqualification

If you are a professional driver, your commercial drivers license (CDL) is very important to you.  It is more than just a license; it is your livelihood and your ability to provide for yourself and your family.  For you, losing your license is often equivalent to losing your job. Commercial drivers face a number of… Read More »

By David R. Eshelman | Published April 23, 2012 | Posted in Criminal Defense, DUI, License Suspension, Motor Vehicle Charges | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

PA’s Implied Consent Law and You

The implied consent law in Pennsylvania has a major impact on drivers in the state.  However, most drivers have never even heard of it and many of those that have do not understand what it is.  And drivers who do not know the implied consent law could end up having their licenses suspended if stopped… Read More »

By David R. Eshelman | Published April 16, 2012 | Posted in DUI, License Suspension, Motor Vehicle Charges | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pennsylvania and the Point System

Understanding license suspension To encourage safe driving habits and deter moving violations, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintains a record for each driver licensed in the state. Commonly called the point system[H1] , marks are added to that record if a driver is cited for moving violations.  Accumulation of excessive points results in graduated… Read More »

By David R. Eshelman | Published March 5, 2012 | Posted in Motor Vehicle Charges | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment