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Pennsylvania State Trooper Likely to Receive DUI Top Gun Award for 2nd Straight Year

Monday, December 21, 2009 by Richard J. Emhof

A PA State Trooper in Erie, Pennsylvania has 95 DUI arrests so far in 2009, likely to place him at or near the top of the state’s police officers for DUI arrests.  Cpl. Robert Thompson, an 18-year veteran of the force, also had 74 DUI arrests in 2008, which was enough to place him second in the state for that year and earn Top Gun honors this past October.

Recent years have seen the development of rewards and honors for police based on numbers of DUI arrests (no word on whether conviction rate is taken into account).  This should be taken as a warning to anyone considering driving after even one or two drinks: the police are motivated to seek out and arrest you.  It’s also an indication that DUI in Pennsylvania has become a priority for police and prosecutors.  Anyone charged with a PA DUI offense needs to take action to protect their rights with an experienced PA DUI Attorney.

If you have been charged with a DUI in Pennsylvania, don’t let overzealous police and prosecutors take advantage of you.  Pennsylvania DUI lawyer Richard Emhof has the knowledge and experience to achieve the best possible result in your case.  The initial consultation is free of charge.  Contact us today online or call 1-866-457-9957 to discuss your case.

Posted at 10:32 AM
Topic: DUI/DWI
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