Inasmuch as the Vehicle Code applies only to vehicles on highways and trafficways, understanding the definition of both is paramount to understanding the applicability of the DUI law. A highway is defined as “the entire … Read More »
Elements of DUI: Actual Physical Control The first essential element of a charge for DUI is that the “defendant drove, operated, or was in actual physical control of a vehicle.” The initial DUI law addressed … Read More »
In December 2021, McKenzie Law Firm, P.C., donated $2000 to the Jefferson Fire Company No. 1 for the purpose of purchasing new equipment for rescue aid. After a vote, members of the volunteer fire company … Read More »
The Testing Procedure: Headspace Analysis ‘Headspace’ is the gas space above the sample in a chromatography vial. Volatile sample components diffuse into the gas phase, forming the headspace gas. Headspace analysis thus is the analysis … Read More »
Although law enforcement has clamped down on driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania and across the country, drunk driving continues to be a major problem on roadways today. DUI-related accidents cause thousands of injuries … Read More »
With a background in public health and a drive to make the world a better place, Michael Govaerts is the perfect fit for the Teen Drinking and Driving Prevention PSA Scholarship. A former public health … Read More »
Congratulations to Gracie Martin, 19, of Tigard, OR, who is the recipient of the McKenzie Law Firm DUI Awareness Scholarship. Gracie, a sophomore at Washington State University, Pullman, WA, is a biology major. She is … Read More »
Generally, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) contacts taxpayers via the United States Postal Service. So, while it is possible to receive a phone call or office or business visit from IRS agents, they will typically … Read More »
Congratulations to Kierstyn Cash whose winning essay, “A Clean Slate”, won the McKenzie Law Firm Second Chance Scholarship. Kierstyn wrote movingly about a chance to start over and gain new expectations of herself. McKenzie Law … Read More »
When facing a serious charge of committing IRS phone scams in PA, the number of potential criminal charges is extensive. The potential penalties can include large fines, probation, and prison time under Pennsylvania law. A … Read More »
