You can't make this kind of news up. Good luck to the PA DUI attorneys in digging the man out of this mess.
A man in Scranton allegedly gave a fake name to a police officer, and then took back his "fake name," admitting to the officer that he lied about his name.
The man, David Rabecs, 47, was wanted in Luzerne County on a DUI charge. He was stopped by an officer as he was arguing with two people on the 200 block of West Market Street. At the time, he identified himself to the officer as David Slater, 41.
The officer could not find any records for the man. David Rabecs allegedly told the officer his real name after that, and that he was wanted for a DUI.
Of course, he was arrested by the officer, for falsely identifying himself.
What's the lesson here? If you're already wanted for a DUI, rather than being on the run, perhaps you need to start looking for a reputable PA DUI attorney.
We've reiterated on this blog, time and time again, how it's just best to cooperate with the police, rather than doing anything "outside the box." The reason for this is that quite often, the more aggravated charges a DUI defendant has lined up against them, the harder it becomes for their PA DUI lawyer to make a good case for them.
And let's not forget ARD, which is an amnesty to DUI defendants. The ARD program isn't that easy to get into, but for well-behaved first-time offenders, it could be much easier for first time DUI offenders. Remember, the ARD program wipes your slate clean of that DUI after a certain period.
So don't make it harder for your PA DUI attorney. Don't flee from the police. Don't hit-and-run.
And, of course, don't give a fake name to the police.
Related Resources
- What Do PA DUI Officers Look For? (The Philadelphia DUI Law Blog)
- Pennsylvania DUI Penalties (FindLaw's KnowledgeBase)
- Find a PA DUI Attorney (FindLaw)
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