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...
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Has your friendship group considered designated drivers?
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...
How will a Pennsylvania DUI affect your car insurance?
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 you had for dinner may impact your Breathalyzer test
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....
Can you get a “day after” DUI?
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...
There’s no good reason to take field sobriety tests
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...
Don’t fall for these myths about Breathalyzer tests
Some people think that they can drive after they’ve had a few to drink. But, when they see the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind them, they start to worry that maybe driving wasn’t such a good idea. Police officers who initiate a traffic stop for the...
Drunk biking is a criminal offense
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...
How A DUI Impacts Future Job Opportunities
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...
The collateral damage of a DUI conviction
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...