DUI

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...

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...

If you are struggling with drunk driving charges, it is important to understand the many ways in which these allegations can affect your life (and your loved ones' lives). Aside from losing driving privileges, paying fines and spending time behind bars, some people...

If you have past criminal convictions related to drugs or alcohol, you may worry about your ability to obtain or renew your Pennsylvania nursing license. However, you may be able to successfully appeal this decision if you have completed a substance use treatment...

Several factors put a child at risk for serious bodily injury or death when in a vehicle with a drunk driver. The most obvious is that the drink driver cannot safely operate a vehicle. Not so obvious, however, is the fact that many impaired parents or guardians fail...

Anyone facing a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania faces an uphill battle. Pennsylvania lawmakers penalize DUI offenders with probationary driving periods and high fines. Multiple offenders face increased penalties, including mandatory jail...

Some drug and alcohol offenders in Pennsylvania may qualify for the voluntary Adult Treatment Court program in Cumberland County. Founded in 2006, this diversion program allows individuals struggling with substance use to pursue treatment while addressing their legal...

If you receive a conviction for a violent crime, you may experience collateral consequences. You need to know what these consequences are and how they can affect your life. According to the United States Commission on Civil Rights, collateral consequences are...

The state of Pennsylvania is serious about keeping intoxicated drivers off the road and imposes strict penalties for anyone convicted of DUI. Depending on the circumstances, the court may order installation of an ignition interlock device. What is this and how does it...

If you are pulled over due to suspicions that you are driving under the influence, the responding officer may request a breathalyzer test to determine your blood alcohol content. You may also be asked to complete a field sobriety test, which involves three types of...