If you are falsely accused of domestic violence, there are many different issues to consider. For example, you need to think about your future as well as the potential penalties you face, such as time behind bars, a damaged reputation and a shattered relationship with...
Year: 2020
Can I challenge breathalyzer results?
If you are dealing with DUI charges, it is highly likely that your case will hinge on breathalyzer results. Not all DUI cases do, but most of the time the prosecution will start off with what the breathalyzer results say. Just like it is possible to challenge a radar...
What are the 3 levels of DUI in Pennsylvania?
When you drink alcohol and drive a vehicle, you could get arrested for driving under the influence. If convicted, you could face jail time, fines, loss of driving privileges and other consequences for this charge. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania made it illegal to...
Can you get a DUI on prescription medications?
You, like most people, may assume that DUI laws apply only to individuals who drive while under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol. If this is the case, it may surprise you to learn that you can also receive a DUI for driving while on prescription drugs. State...
Eyewitness identification and the human memory
Eyewitness identification and testimony is often used as evidence in a criminal trial. What the jury may not take into account, however, are the flaws and inaccuracies that often occur in the eyewitness process. Unreliable procedures used in the eyewitness...
3 surprising facts about ignition interlock devices
If you have multiple DUI convictions or a single conviction for driving with a high blood alcohol concentration, a judge may order you to install an ignition interlock device on every vehicle you drive. To start your vehicle, you must provide an alcohol-free breath...
What career paths might be blocked after a DUI conviction?
Pennsylvania residents like you may think that a one-time DUI conviction is not a big deal. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth. Even if you have a clean record, one DUI conviction could have a major impact on your future. DUI convictions on your record can...
Do you qualify for Adult Treatment Court?
Cumberland County residents facing drug or alcohol charges may be eligible for Adult Treatment Court. With this program, you can seek treatment for substance use disorder and potentially qualify for reduced or expunged charges. Review the program requirements and...
What is a probable cause to arrest?
Pennsylvania drivers like you should understand your rights if an officer pulls you over. They cannot decide to arrest or test you for the presence of alcohol for no reason. But they might rely on something called a probable cause to arrest. What is this? How does it...
Aggressive driving can have severe consequences
Driving is something many Pennsylvania residents take for granted. If you are like most people, you learned the rules of the road in a drivers’ education class. You might have forgotten some of the finer points of traffic laws and formed your own habits since that...
