Former Prosecutors Committed To Protecting Your Rights
A judge presiding over a Pennsylvania driving under the influence (DUI) case has the discretion to assign numerous different penalties. They can order alcohol highway safety school, require that the defendant pay a fine, mandate alcohol treatments and even send...
Pennsylvania’s blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is 0.08% for most drivers. It drops to 0.04% for commercial drivers and 0.02% for those under 21. Do you know how much you can drink before you would break the relevant limit? Probably not. Many people mistakenly...
If the police arrest you on a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) you might be considering pleading guilty, especially if you suspect you were over the limit. Yet that would mean accepting the penalties a drunk driving conviction will bring. Many people who...
Driving is a privilege in Pennsylvania, just as it is in the rest of the country. This means that when you receive your driver’s license, you are required to operate your motor vehicle in a manner that does not violate state and federal laws. Unfortunately, one of...
If you’re one of the many people for whom driving a car is an integral part of your job, getting a DUI can have an even more significant effect on your life than it otherwise would. That’s why it’s crucial to understand the consequences of pleading guilty or being...
It’s hard to imagine the consequences of a DUI conviction and driving suspension until it happens. One area you might not have thought about is how it will affect your ability to work. In part, it depends on what your job is and where you live. If you work in a cafe...
Police are often equipped with a few ways to handle people driving under the influence (DUI). Most commonly officers will use field sobriety tests and Breathalyzers to find out if someone is driving drunk or drugged. Despite how often these tests are used they may...
If you face DUI charges, the police are typically the last people you would ask to help you overturn those charges. After all, it was the police that charged you in the first place. They will not willingly help you beat the charges, yet they may do so unwittingly....
If you love craft beer or a perfect martini, there is nothing wrong with indulging your tastes a few times a week. When consumed responsibly, alcohol can be a social lubricant and a source of personal pleasure. However, frequent alcohol use, especially at businesses,...
If the police arrest you on a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) you might be considering pleading guilty, especially if you suspect you were over the limit. Yet that would mean accepting the penalties a drunk driving conviction will bring. Many people who...
