College students in Pennsylvania often experience many new things in these years. This leads to many valuable life experiences. Unfortunately, it also leads to mistakes. Today we will look at the mistakes related to DUIs. Some college students do not take DUI charges...
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Has a pretextual stop put your commercial license at risk?
Perhaps you make a living driving a truck. However, you were in your personal vehicle when law enforcement stopped you for failing to signal when changing lanes. The officer really wanted to determine whether you had been drinking. A charge of DUI would put your...
Can a DUI conviction ruin your chances in college?
Pennsylvania college students may not know how to handle a first-time DUI charge. Some do not take it seriously. They do not think a DUI charge is anything to worry about. But a charge can lead to a conviction. If you face conviction of a DUI crime, the penalty may be...
Understanding Pennsylvania driver suspension and revocation laws
Many traffic law violations in Pennsylvania can result in the temporary or permanent loss of your driver’s license. A leading cause is operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you receive a conviction for a vehicle-related offense, it is...
Understanding the causes of breath testing device inaccuracy
The fact that handheld breath testing devices are not always accurate has been detailed on this blog in the past. Law enforcement authorities in Camp Hill, however, continue to rely on them when enforcing the laws against drunk driving. Thus, one who is facing such a...
How accurate are roadside DUI testing devices?
Roadside breath testing devices used by law enforcement officials may not be 100% accurate. An improperly calibrated device, for example, could display skewed results, and a false reading obtained at a traffic stop could result in a DUI arrest even if the individual...
DUI and license suspension
Driving under the influence in Pennsylvania could result in the temporary suspension of your license. License suspensions for DUI range from 12 to 18 months. The question of whether license suspension can take place depends on two factors: your blood alcohol...
IIDs may be a problem more than a solution
If you have been placed under arrest and charged with a drunk driving offense, you may well feel scared and unsure of what to expect next. With good reason, you will be wondering what type of impact these events may have on your life. For many people, the potential...
What is Pennsylvania’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program?
Having a clean criminal record is one of the most important things you can have when applying for a job, attempting to get housing or wanting to further your education. Even a one time running with the law, such as disorderly conduct charge, can prevent you from...
Older adults and drunk driving charges
Many people think of younger drivers when they try to imagine the typical person who is pulled over for DUI. That said, drivers of various age groups are taken into custody for driving drunk, and the charges can be very serious regardless of one's age. In fact, an...

