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....
DUI
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...
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...
