Although driving under the influence of a controlled substance has long been part of many state’s DUI laws, the legalization of medicinal and/or recreational use of marijuana in various parts of the country has brought about new questions. Specifically, people are...
In July of 2019, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that a DUI defendant’s refusal to submit to a blood draw can be presented as evidence at trial. In May of 2015, a Pennsylvania man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. When taken to the...
Individuals who hold commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) operate large vehicles, which include those that weigh 26,001 or more pounds, carry 16 or more passengers, transport students, or transport hazardous materials. Because commercial vehicles are generally larger...
Although driving under the influence is generally associated with operating vehicle while drugs or alcohol in your system, under Pennsylvania law, you can also be charged with a DUI for riding a bicycle while impaired. State Bicycle DUI Laws Under Pennsylvania statute...
A DUI checkpoint is a temporary roadblock where police officers will stop random vehicles to check for driver intoxication. The criteria for pulling over a driver is predetermined and not based on the officers’ subjective determinations. Hundreds of checkpoints are...
If you’re convicted of a DUI in Pennsylvania, you’ll face a number of different potential consequences, including having your driver’s license suspended, facing heavy fines and fees, and much more. However, thanks to Pennsylvania’s fairly recent Ignition Interlock Law...
For many teenagers and young adults, the idea of alcohol is so enticing that they simply can’t wait until they reach the age of 21 to start partaking. However, this unfortunately causes many of them to get behind the wheel while intoxicated, and sadly leads to a...
When you hear the bartender announcing the last call for drinks, you realize it’s about that time to head back home. However, you’re too drunk to drive. You don’t want to take an Uber to avoid leaving your car near the bar and possibly get towed. So, instead of...
Before 2016, Pennsylvania was known for its strict and confusing liquor laws. Residents of the Keystone State likely remember when stocking up for a party was essentially a video game quest of bouncing between distributors, bars, and state-run Fine Wine & Good...
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and for many people that means making travel plans, preparing a menu, and getting ready to spend the holiday with family (as well as possibly gearing up for the following day’s shopping frenzy.) However, what if we told you that...
