A field sobriety test is a set of three physical tests a police officer may ask you to take if he or she suspects you of driving under the influence. These tests assess coordination, balance, the ability to obey orders and other physiological factors that may signal...
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Is it legal for police officers to set up a sobriety checkpoint?
Many people arrested for drunk driving in Pennsylvania get pulled over by an officer who suspects them of intoxication. People driving too slowly, swerving all over the road or behaving erratically can give police officers a reason to pull them over and check them for...
Even sober drivers can get into trouble with an open container of alcohol
You may be aware of Pennsylvania’s laws on driving under the influence (DUI), where you could face charges if you’re caught driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of at least .08%. If you’re a responsible drinker, you’d remember that it takes two to four...
Why fall results in so many DUI charges for college students
College students generally have a different attitude about the back-to-school season than younger students. Unlike middle school and high school, college is not mandatory, which means that students pursuing higher education engage in their education voluntarily. They...
3 long-term impacts of a drunk driving conviction
A drunk driving conviction carries serious consequences, some of which can impact the rest of a person's life. Even if the consequences aren’t permanent, they can make life much more difficult until they abate. Consider these three long-term effects of a DUI...
Why officers are on high alert for DUI arrests in the summer
Every year, there are more DUI arrests in the summer months than in the winter months. To some degree, this may happen because officers are on high alert. They know that this is something they should be looking out for and so they put more time, energy and attention...
Can a breath test be inaccurate?
It’s well known that field sobriety tests are rather inaccurate. A police officer may ask you to do the walk-and-turn test, but you trip on the side of the road and that officer arrests you for being impaired. You know that you aren’t impaired, but it’s far from a...
You can only drive with an IID. What about your company car?
Generally, people who are charged with drunk driving (DUI or DWI) don’t have to tell their boss or anyone at work if they don’t want to. But, if you have to drive as part of your job (beyond driving to and from work), you will need to tell your boss because you will...
2 things to do if you are stopped on suspicion of drunk driving
Driving after you have had a drink is not necessarily a criminal offense. Although it is best not to drink anything before driving, the law does not explicitly prohibit it for most people. Driving after imbibing a sufficient amount of alcohol to render you incapable...
What evidence can be suppressed in a DUI case?
When evidence is suppressed, the prosecution mayl not use it during a trial. This can happen when a judge grants a motion to suppress filed by the defense team. Evidence can be suppressed for various reasons, from violations of your constitutional rights to mistakes...