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At Manchester and Associates we handle Pennsylvania criminal law and DUI defense cases.  Call us 24/7 at (800) 243-4878 or email us using the form below.

PA Criminal Law | Frequently Asked Questions

Individuals accused or charged with a PA criminal offense or DUI usually have a lot of questions regarding Pennsylvania criminal law, the Pennsylvania judicial process, and the various types of crimes. Below are just a few of the most common questions that we have been asked:

What constitutes one alcoholic drink in PA?

In Pennsylvania an alcoholic drink is defined as one 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, or a 1.5-ounce shot.

How many drinks does it take to reach the legal limit BAC of .08?

Many factors including an individuals gender and weight effect the absorption and elimination of alcohol in the body.  You can use an Alcohol Impairment Chart provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Drive Safe PA organization.

What is "Per se"?

"Per se" is a Latin phrase that means "by itself." In Pennsylvania, evidence that a person drove, operated or was in control of a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08% or higher is enough by itself to convict the person of DUI.  A person with BAC less than .08% might still be convicted of DUI is there is evidence that he or she imbibed enough alcohol to make him or her incapable of safely driving, operating or being in control of a motor vehicle.

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Our Lawyers Are Available 24/7

At Manchester and Associates, we  believe in personal relationships and personal contact with our clients. Our clients will never have to deal with an answering service. Once your case comes across their desk, our lawyers will make a personal phone call to you to talk about your needs. After your FREE initial consultation they will always be available to you by their own  phones day or night.  The lawyers and staff at Manchester and Associates are always available to you 24/7. We understand that being charged with a crime does not just  happen between the hours of 9 to 5  and that a lot of arrests occur when its dark out, and on the weekends,  that is why our office phones are always forwarded to our lawyers cell phones and are answered by them personally.

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Manchester & Associates
Attorneys at Law
R. Bruce Manchester, Esquire  |  Brian Manchester, Esquire
124 West Bishop Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823
(800) 243-4878