DUI Defense

Holiday weekends are a time for cookouts, trips and fun gatherings with friends and family. For many people, alcohol may also be part of the celebration. However, with more people drinking and more people traveling, holiday weekends can create additional opportunities...

You might have heard about ways in which DUI breath tests can sometimes turn out wrong. But what about blood and urine tests? Can they be wrong, too? Yes, they can. Even though they might seem more scientific and trustworthy, the truth is that the results used to...

A driving under the influence (DUI) charge may bring cars and trucks to mind first. In Lancaster County, though, the road may also include golf carts, riding mowers and the occasional horse-drawn buggy. Pennsylvania DUI law does not always care whether your ride came...

A failed breath test often comes to mind when people think about a DUI charge. However, prosecutors in Pennsylvania can rely on many other types of evidence. Knowing what they may use can help drivers better understand how these cases are built. Police observations...

After a night out, you may believe a quiet farm road attracts less police attention than heavily traveled routes such as Route 30 or Route 222. However, fewer vehicles do not make a farm lane an enforcement-free zone or change how Pennsylvania DUI law applies. Why...

Many people who are pulled over by a police officer wonder why they were stopped. In some cases, they may claim that there wasn’t a reason; however, police officers can’t lawfully stop a vehicle unless their reason fits the criteria of reasonable suspicion. ...

You might think seven years would be long enough for your old driving under the influence (DUI) record to fade from view. Suddenly, a background check brings it back during a job search. That result might feel unfair, but time alone usually does not remove a...

Being pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving often leads to the police officer trying to find out what’s going on. The officer needs to have reasonable suspicion to initiate the stop, so that means that they saw something that led them to believe the driver was...

In many cases, during a DUI arrest, law enforcement officers are trained to watch your behavior, your words and even your reactions during the stop. So, no matter how fast your heart is beating, you must stay calm and understand how these encounters work. During a...

Many drivers try to talk their way out of a DUI stop with a story or a joke. That move often turns a quick check into a full investigation. In Pennsylvania, you hold rights that guard you, yet your words can hand the officer key evidence. A calm plan usually serves...