If your driving makes a nearby police officer suspect that you have had too much to drink, they will probably pull you over to check. A police officer will ask you a few questions and then ask you to step out of the vehicle if they think your answers or your speech...
Dui Defense
3 circumstances that increase DUI penalties in Pennsylvania
It is against the law to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher in Pennsylvania. Depending on your weight, you may reach this level with the consumption of as little as two alcoholic drinks. While the consequences for driving under the influence are...
How does a DUI affect my insurance coverage?
Slipping behind the wheel for a short drive home after a few social drinks with friends can lead to an arrest for driving under the influence. From the initial charges to the potential conviction, everything about your ability to drive may change. Not only can a...
First-time DUI offenders may qualify to enter the ARD program
If law enforcement arrests you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, the experience can be unnerving and worrisome, as will the prospect of a DUI mark on your record. However, the ARD program is available in Pennsylvania, and you may qualify. What is...
DUIs and targeted stops
If you are like many people, you enjoy getting drinks with friends after a hard days' work. Afterward, you may feel that you are sober enough to drive home. Even if you are extra careful around other drivers, a traffic stop could lead you to problems. Pennsylvania...
Were you charged with a DUI during a targeted police operation?
If you face a charge for driving under the influence (DUI), you need to know what a conviction means for you. According to Erie News Now, in response to increased traffic flow, Pennsylvania state police are expanding efforts to pursue road violations. Recent actions...
Your promotion, a DUI charge and the next steps in your life
When you received a promotion at work, you celebrated with friends at the neighborhood bar, then began the drive home. On the way, law enforcement stopped you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. This is a first for you. How will a DUI conviction...
Can you lose your Pennsylvania teaching license due to DUI?
A conviction for driving under the influence in Pennsylvania has the potential to impact many areas of your life. Even as a first-time offender, you may face substantial fines and probation obligations, among other penalties. If you also work in Pennsylvania as a...
What happens after a Pennsylvania DUI?
Pennsylvania has three types of penalties for driving under the influence. If you face a DUI, the potential penalties for a conviction vary based on your blood alcohol content at the time of arrest. Review the Pennsylvania penalty tiers for DUI before your court date....
Is it safe to drive hungover?
You might think that choosing to sleep off a night of heavy drinking rather than getting behind the wheel is the responsible choice. But while you can pat yourself on the back for not driving while intoxicated, research shows that driving hungover may be just as...