DUI Defense

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...

Last year, Pennsylvania lawmakers took steps to close a loophole in the state’s DUI laws. The new law, which went into effect in December, applies to those who complete the diversion program Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD). In a case that made it to the...

If a police officer pulls you over on suspicion of impaired driving, they may want to have you take a breath test. For instance, the police should have a breathalyzer at the department. They can take you down to the station so that you can take a breath test...

Most people struggle to evaluate their own level of intoxication after drinking. People who are visibly drunk to others might think that they are sober enough to drive.  Responsible adults who regularly enjoy alcohol may want to take steps to limit their risks of...

Driving under the influence (DUI) roadblocks, sometimes called sobriety checkpoints, are a common law enforcement tool in Pennsylvania. Police departments may establish DUI checkpoints for mass enforcement on high-risk days or at random to deter drunk driving and...