You’ve never been in trouble with the law before, so a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) was a major wake-up call, right? In Pennsylvania, most first-time DUI offenders won’t face jail time. Unless there are aggravating circumstances (like someone was...
DUI Defense
3 times you may challenge the results of a field sobriety test
The evidence most people think of when they consider drunk driving charges will be chemical test results. Many police officers have chemical breath test units in their vehicles that they can use to determine someone's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) following a...
3 happy hour mistakes that could lead to a DUI charge
The promise of half an hour of quiet time by yourself might be the only thing motivating you during the second part of your day at work. You have a habit of stopping off a happy hour to enjoy a drink or two after a long day at work. Generally, as long as you are...
Can the police arrest you for a DUI when your driving is fine?
Every year, thousands of drivers in Pennsylvania get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) infractions. They drink or consume mind-altering drugs before driving and then face jail time, fines and the loss of their driver's licenses as a result. Often, those...
Things you give up when you plead guilty to DUI
You had a few drinks while you were out with your friends – and the misfortune of being stopped for a traffic violation on the way home. Now, you’re facing charges of driving under the influence (DUI). You don’t believe that you were in any way impaired at the time,...
Consider this before pleading guilty to a DUI charge
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...
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...