Blog: Drunk Driving Charges
- Can I go to Jail for a 2nd DUI Offense?
Mar 9, 2020
Everyone makes mistakes, but driving under the influence is not one easily forgiven in Pennsylvania. Courts have been cracking down with harsher ways to punish these crimes in hopes of deterring others from making the same decisions in the future. So if you’ve been charged with a DUI for the second time, there’s even more at stake than the already severe consequences of a first offense. If you’re wondering whether you could go to jail...Read More - Are Field Sobriety Tests Mandatory in PA?
Jan 27, 2020
If you are pulled over with suspicion of driving under the influence, you have substantial rights under Pennsylvania law. With about 1.5 million people arrested in a given year for driving under the influence, police are vigilant about keeping our roads safer and will look for a number of reasons to stop a driver. To protect your rights when pulled over by an officer, here is what you need to know. Field Sobriety Tests are...Read More - The Sobering Consequences of DUIs for Underage Drivers
Sep 15, 2019
Impaired driving is a serious crime that affects even the most law-abiding citizens who make one bad decision to get behind the wheel. 1 in 3 driving-related deaths involve a driver with a BAC at the legal limit (0.08%) or higher – and what’s even more staggering is that alcohol is involved in 29% of all fatal crashes among 15-20-year-olds, who are under the legal drinking age. These statistics are a driving force behind why...Read More - Should I Get a Lawyer for My First DUI?
Jul 19, 2019
If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol for the first time, it was probably one of the most traumatic experiences of your life. And now, you most likely have a lot of questions. The first one most likely being, “should I get a lawyer?” Even if you boast a perfectly clean driving record going into your arrest, the answer is still YES. Drunk driving crimes are taken very seriously...Read More - Collateral Consequences of a DUI
Jun 28, 2019
Drunk driving is Pennsylvania’s second leading cause of accidents and fatalities, behind speeding. For this reason, even a first-degree offense can lead to serious legal repercussions, including substantial fines, mandatory drug, and alcohol counseling, even jail time. While you may be aware of these consequences, you may not realize the long-term collateral damage it also causes. So before you call just any lawyer to defend your DUI case, here are the collateral consequences you could...Read More - Drunk driving charges in Pennsylvania
Jul 23, 2018
In many places across the country, including Pennsylvania, legislation related to drunk driving has become stricter over the years. In 2003, Act 24 lowered the legal blood-alcohol content level from .10 to .08 and created a series of penalties that depend on the BAC level of the accused driver and their prior history with DUI charges. People in certain categories, including minors, truck drivers, school bus drivers or those involved in injury crashes, can be...Read More - Intoxicated Man Struggles With Police After Urinating On Truck
Jul 23, 2018
A long struggle resulted when Pennsylvania State Police troopers encountered a man urinating on a running truck next to East Queen Street in Chambersburg. Court documents detailed the encounter that began when troopers questioned the 24-year-old that they described as stumbling with bloodshot eyes. Understanding the Legal Consequences of a DUI Arrest At first, the suspect walked away from the troopers before eventually stopping for them. He then put up a fight when they tried...Read More - 4 Facts About Breath Tests to Know Today
Jul 23, 2018
Breath tests are one way that the authorities determine if a driver or pedestrian is under the influence of alcohol. They are simple tests that require only a few deep breaths and for you to blow into the testing instrument. A breath test isn’t always accurate, but, for the most part, they are and can be used in court. Given this, the results of such tests can play a significant part in DUI cases. Also, refusing...Read More