DUI Defense

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...

Most people accused of a driving under the influence (DUI) offense in Pennsylvania get caught with alcohol in their bloodstream. However, driving under the influence includes drugged driving. The police can arrest someone for getting behind the wheel after consuming...

You and your friends work so hard during the week that you barely have time to see each other. The weekend is your time for relaxation, and a large part of this involves going out in a group. You all like to have a drink, and there is certainly nothing wrong with...

Getting arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) can be expensive. You have to pay court costs and fines if you plead guilty or get convicted. You could lose your license temporarily, which could cost you income or even force you to change professions if you...

What if you were not drinking at all, yet your BAC (blood alcohol content) registers on a Breathalyzer device exactly as if you were? How can that even be possible? It may sound far-fetched and confounding, but there are numerous common foods that can raise your BAC....

Most people think a DUI is something that they get the same day that they go out drinking. Maybe they're at dinner or spending time with friends, or maybe they're just drinking at home before they decide to drive somewhere. They know it's a risk at that time, but they...

If you have the misfortune of getting pulled over by police after drinking a few beers or cocktails, the law enforcement officer will likely ask you to perform one or more of the three field sobriety tests that the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration...