If you have lived in Pennsylvania for any time at all, you probably know just how seriously the Keystone State takes driving under the influence of alcohol. Indeed, according to PennDOT a DUI conviction can come with the loss of your driving privileges, a requirement...
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Debunking 3 alcohol breath test myths
Those stopped for drunk driving can face severe penalties, including loss of driving privileges, jail time and fines. To avoid these consequences, you might believe you can trick the alcohol breath tests using various methods. These myths about faking a breath test...
The financial consequences of DUI charges
It is crucial to recognize the potential consequences you could face if charged with drunk driving, from losing your license to potentially spending time in prison. In addition, you should have a clear understanding of the financial impact of these allegations. Aside...
Data on drunk driving arrests in the U.S.
If you face charges due to alleged drunk driving, you should do everything that you can to secure the best outcome with respect to your case. After all, you likely have much at stake, from your finances and career to your reputation, driving privileges and freedom....
Reckless driving and DUIs in Pennsylvania
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can make motorists more likely to commit other traffic-related offenses. Furthermore, in some DUI cases, defendants can instead plead guilty to a charge of reckless driving. If you are facing a DUI charge, you should...
What should you know about ignition interlock devices?
Regardless of whether you have multiple DUI related convictions or just one on record, it is possible that a judge may still deem it necessary for you to install an ignition interlock device. These devices are somewhat difficult to work with, and many people find...
What does Pennsylvania’s stricter new DUI policy mean?
Pennsylvania has one of the highest rates of DUI arrests in the United States. In response to this reality, lawmakers have been looking for ways to minimize incidences of DUIs and the negative consequences that may follow. The Pennsylvania state Senate recently passed...
How can you avoid a DUI traffic stop?
Traffic stops happen when officers want to do randomized checks for sobriety among drivers on the road. However, they have to follow certain rules when doing these checks. How do you handle these stops when you see them? And is there a way for you to avoid one in the...
How can undiagnosed diabetes mimic driving under the influence?
It is not unusual for an officer to pull someone over under suspicion of a DUI without the driver being under the influence of any drugs or alcohol. An officer could accuse you of being under the influence during a health emergency related to diabetes, including...
Do DUI traffic stops unfairly impact women?
Historically, more men face DUI charges than women. However, the number of female offenders has increased in recent decades. Many researchers attribute the changing statistics to shifts in societal norms and attitudes around women drinking in bars. Still, others point...
