After you are charged with a first-time DUI, it’s very natural to wonder about the ramifications you may have to face. Many people instantly grow concerned about whether or not they’re going to have to go to jail. That’s what they want to avoid more than anything...
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Examples of reasonable suspicion in DUI cases
Numerous accidents occur every year due to impaired driving. It is for this reason that tackling drunk driving is a top priority for law enforcement in Pennsylvania. One method that law enforcement uses is traffic stops. They utilize these to conduct breathalyzer...
Will I still be able to drive after being charged with a DUI?
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Pennsylvania come with a surprising variety of different consequences. Your previous driving history, the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream and the consequences of the alleged impaired driving infraction can all...
Was your DUI arrest legitimate?
Drunk driving accidents are still a major issue across the States, which is why impaired drivers are a top priority for law enforcement. Police officers have a number of powers at their disposal, but these powers are not unchecked. There are rules that law...
Are alcohol registries in the future for Pennsylvanians?
Drunk driving is a serious crime that can change lives. Those convicted of DUI face more than jail sentences and steep fines. Many are forced to install interlock devices in their vehicles where they have to prove that they are not under the influence. Others outright...
Potential flaws with Breathalyzer tests
If you are facing DUI charges, then it means that law enforcement believed they had probable cause to make an arrest. It also means that after examining the evidence, the prosecution are of the opinion that they have a strong case against you. One key piece of...
You could go to jail for a first-time DUI in Pennsylvania
A drunk driving conviction can have far-reaching consequences on various aspects of one's life. Your career and quality of life could be negatively affected if you are found guilty of driving under the influence (DUI). There is a real possibility of ending up in...
How long will you lose your license for a DUI charge?
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...
2 possible defenses if charged with drunk driving
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...
What are the consequences of refusing a breathalyzer test in Pennsylvania?
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...