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Is an Injury or an Accident Probable Cause for an Officer to Investigate Driving Under the Influence?
In order to pull you over and investigate a potential incident of driving under the influence, a police officer must have probable cause that you have violated the law or are in the process of violating the law. Probable cause refers to reliable information existing to support a reasonable belief that someone has committed a…
Erie County Crash Injures One and Kills Another
An accident on Erie County on Interstate-90 injured one woman and fatally wounded a Pittsburg area man, according to the Pennsylvania state police in Erie. A 20-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene on the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 near Harbor Creek Township.
What Is Probable Cause for a DUI Stop?
In order to arrest someone for a DUI in the state of Pennsylvania, a law enforcement officer needs to have probable cause. Probable cause simply means that this individual has reasonable belief that a crime is being committed or has been committed. The officer has to be able to articulate clear reasons for this belief….
New Research Study Shows That the United States Has the Highest Crash Fatalities Among Similar Countries
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a new study showing that the crash death rate in the United States was more than twice the average number for other high-income countries across 2013, the year for which most recent data is available. It turns out that despite the many improvements in vehicle safety and…
Safety Tips for Female Motorcycle Riders
A recent study identified that one in four motorcycle riders are females. While this certainly represents a change in the typical demographic for who’s riding most bikes in the United States, it is still important to be mindful of safety. There are several different safety tips to follow once you become an active motorcycle rider….
Do I Have to Submit to A Blood Draw When Pulled Over for Suspected DUI in Erie, Pennsylvania?
The moments after you have been pulled over by a police officer or stopped at a sobriety checkpoint can feel like a blur when you are in the midst of it. It can even be difficult to remember after you’ve been arrested and you need to consult with your Erie, Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney. If you…
New Study Shows that Nursing Home Abuse is All Too Common, But From a Source You Might Not Expect.
Unfortunately, the neglect and abuse of individuals in nursing homes is nothing new. It can be devastating to learn that, your loved one has been the victim of neglect or abuse in the nursing home, causing you to file a complaint against the facility or to speak with a nursing home abuse attorney. According to…
DUIs and Distracted Driving Penalties: Should They Be the Same?
If someone causes an accident after getting behind the wheel inebriated, he or she could be facing both criminal charges and potential civil penalties if any accident victims file a personal injury lawsuit. If you’ve been a victim of an accident like this, you need to hire an Erie personal injury attorney as soon as…
Your Rights When Accused of DUI: Is a Blood Draw Illegal?
If you are pulled over in the state of Pennsylvania and suspected of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the officer may request that you take part in a breath, blood or urine test to determine the extent to which you have been impacted by drugs or alcohol. This is because Pennsylvania has…
Can a Criminal DUI Charge Impact My Erie Personal Injury Car Crash Lawsuit?
Many car crashes may be linked to criminal charges as well as personal injury litigation. You may have questions if you have recently been charged with DUI in the state of Pennsylvania about how your criminal charges will impact your civil car crash case. When you are charged with DUI, you may also be facing…
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