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...
DUI
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...
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...
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...
