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...
DUI
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...
Collision with police leads to drug, weapons charges
Authorities arrested a 42-year-old man in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, for DUI after he reportedly struck a marked police vehicle. He also faces charges related to firearms not to be carried without a license following the alleged revocation of his Permit to Carry....
What does implied consent mean in Pennsylvania?
When you drive on the Pennsylvania roads, you give your implied consent for a blood or breath test to determine your sobriety during a traffic stop. Refusal to take a breath test when an officer suspects you of driving under the influence carries enhanced penalties in...
Get back to work with an occupational limited license
If you are a driver in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, who lost your license or may lose your license due to a DUI charge, you may be eligible for an occupational limited license. Pennsylvania issues OLLs in some cases where a qualified driver needs to operate a car or...
Getting a limited license after DUI
Some Pennsylvania drivers with a recent conviction for driving under the influence may qualify for an occupational limited license. With a limited license, you can drive a designated vehicle under certain conditions for the purposes of work, school and/or medical...
What are the penalties for dui?
Pennsylvania, like all other states, has several penalties in place for drivers who violate drunk-driving laws. The purpose of the laws is to protect the public from drunk drivers. The aim is to reduce alcohol-related injuries and deaths on the roadways. So what is a...
Some DUI cases in PA get dismissed after court ruling
Convictions for driving under the influence come with harsh penalties. One way that law enforcement officials arrest drunk drivers is by setting up sobriety checkpoints. But if the police conduct these checkpoints improperly, the drivers they bring charges against may...
4 problems with DUI field sobriety testing
Field sobriety testing is a method police officers may use to find out if a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It is a test the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration developed. Different types of field sobriety tests in Pennsylvania include...
A suspended CDL: What are your options?
If you are a truck driver or the driver of a commercial vehicle, you know that having a commercial driver's license (CDL) in good standing is critical to your career and financial security. If convicted of DUI in Pennsylvania, it can result in the loss of your license...
