Facing a DUI charge in Scranton, Pennsylvania, can be overwhelming and frightening, especially if it's your first offense. You likely have many questions about potential penalties, license suspension and how this might affect your future. Pennsylvania's tiered...
As spring blooms across Pennsylvania, the risk of DUI arrests tends to climb with the temperatures. When warmer weather arrives, more people head outdoors for festivals, cookouts and social gatherings where alcohol is often present. Local events like the Montage...
It is standard practice for police to ask you to participate in field sobriety testing after pulling you over on suspicion of DUI. Knowing what that means and your rights can potentially protect you from unwarranted consequences. Types of field sobriety tests There...
Driving under the influence (DUI) can have devastating consequences for the driver and other motorists. In Pennsylvania, a DUI that results in a homicide is a particularly egregious crime and carries harsh penalties. Under Pennsylvania law, a person can receive a DUI...
Getting pulled over by a police officer on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. However, remaining calm and following simple steps is vital to protect your legal rights and ensure the best possible outcome. See...
It is not always easy to tell if you are good to drive after consuming a drink or two, and even a slight miscalculation can land you behind bars. A DUI charge is often a first-time offense for young people, and if you are not familiar with the criminal justice system,...
Being charged with a DUI in Pennsylvania can have a significant impact on your life, even if it is the first time you have been charged. Even with a first offense, you could be facing jail time, fines, a loss of your driving privileges and mandatory classes designed...
Long holiday weekends – such as Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, and even Thanksgiving – consists of road trips, gatherings with loved ones, and other fun events. Additionally, alcohol consumption is often a part of these festivities. However, the increase in...
For the police to pull someone over for a DUI, they must have “reasonable suspicion” that the driver is intoxicated. To establish reasonable suspicion, the driver must either commit a traffic violation (e.g. speeding, running a red light or stop sign, or driving...
Not only do Pennsylvania’s DUI laws apply to drunk driving, but they also prohibit individuals from operating or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of drugs (DUID). If your faculties are impaired by drug intoxication or your blood...
