DUI Defense

People automatically assume that a drunk driving charge will apply only when they’re driving a motor vehicle. That’s not the case in Pennsylvania. This is one state that applies drunk driving laws to individuals who are on bicycles.  Even if the police officer doesn’t...

Although drunk driving offenses sometimes result from crashes that leave people hurt and property damaged, many adults accused of impaired driving after being pulled over by a police officer. Although they may have not caused property damage or hurt anyone, these...

Are you facing DUI charges? Then you probably know that there is a lot on the line if you are found guilty, and it is important to defend charges with some urgency. A DUI conviction can result in jail time or fines, but that is not where it all ends. The collateral...

As advocates for those charged with DUI in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, we have seen all sorts of embarrassing situations. What we have not seen, we have heard or read about from our colleagues. For example, say that you are a professional (doctor, banker, etc.) with a...

One of the first traffic laws that people learn is that it is illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol, yet driving under the influence (DUI) charges are some of the most common criminal offenses in Pennsylvania. Anytime someone gets behind the wheel after...

Many people don’t realize that they can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) even if you were under the .08% limit. Moreover, a charge while under the limit isn’t particularly unusual. Why are some people arrested while under the limit? The simple answer...

An ignition interlock device (IID) is a personal breath test unit installed directly in someone's vehicle. The driver will have to perform the test when they start the vehicle and even occasionally while they drive. The goal of these devices is to prevent someone from...

In Pennsylvania, there are three levels of DUI. These include general impairment, high BAC and highest BAC. Each of these have their own penalties upon conviction. The penalties for these charges increase each time if there are previous DUIs on a person’s record. For...

Although people often treat driving like a right to which all adults are entitled, the truth is that driving is a privilege for which one must maintain a license and meet other criteria. When the state believes that a driver's behavior, understanding of the law or...

At DUI stops, suspects often participate in sobriety tests so the police officer can determine if their inkling that the driver is impaired is accurate. The only problem is some of these tests aren’t always the best measures of sobriety in every case. If you are...