DUI Defense

If you enjoy drinking alcohol, you may have heard of a standard drink. People often use it as a basis to calculate how much they can drink before driving. What exactly is it, and can you really use this measure to avoid an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI)?...

There is a very fine line between having enough alcohol to relax and consuming so much that your celebrations become unsafe. It can be hard to know where to draw the line, as people are notoriously poor judges of their own chemical impairment.  Some bars and...

Drunk driving offenses are some of the most common crimes that occur in Pennsylvania. Some people underestimate how much they have had to drink, while others overestimate their driving skills and assume they won't be in any real danger if they drive home from a party...

Law enforcement must reasonable suspicion to stop and investigate a motorist for drunk driving or probable cause that the motorist has committed a traffic violation. In other words, if they do not have probable cause to believe that you have committed a motor vehicle...

A drunk driving charge in Pennsylvania can either be a misdemeanor or felony. There is a significant difference in the potential legal penalties if you are found guilty, some of which may have lifelong effects. The level of charges you will face depends on the facts...

Statistics have shown that drivers between the ages of 21 and 24 are most at-risk for drunk driving. While this is true, it doesn’t mean other age groups aren’t at risk. In fact, teens (between 16 and 20) are involved in 15% of alcohol-related fatal accidents. This is...

The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Article I, Section 8 of the PA Constitution protect you from an unreasonable searches and seizures. For vehicle stops, this means that the police cannot just pull you over randomly. If they do, it may be considered an...

It's every parent's worst nightmare. You receive a call that your teenager has received a DUI. While you're relieved that there were no injuries, you are worried and upset.  What impact will an underage DUI have on your child and their future? Pennsylvania's underage...

There’s no question that being arrested and charged with DUI is serious. If convicted, you face serious penalties, including substantial fines and perhaps jail time. Even first-time offenders face steep penalties. Unfortunately, it’s possible to make a bad situation...

Perhaps you lost track of time due to a stimulating conversation. Maybe you get an unexpected phone call from your spouse when you are halfway through your second round of drinks after work. Whatever the reason, sometimes you may feel like you must soon leave a social...