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Recent Change to Pennsylvania’s Ignition Interlock Laws
States have developed numerous laws to deal with DUI offenses. Currently, Pennsylvania is one of the few states to adopt a law requiring repeat offenders to have an ignition interlock installed on their vehicles. A new law now requires first-time DUI offenders with a high blood alcohol level to install an ignition interlock on their…
Read MorePennsylvania Authorities Adjust to New DUI Rules
Shortly after the fourth of July weekend, which was the third deadliest period for fatalities in drunk driving accidents, police across Pennsylvania have been adapting to new standards and rules for arresting individuals in DUI cases. These changes were made necessary as a result of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, mandating that it is…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Field Sobriety Tests in Pennsylvania
If a law enforcement officer suspects that any driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he or she may choose to conduct field sobriety checks either at a sobriety checkpoint or after pulling the individual over. These are often to identify the probable cause for a DUI arrest or to determine if there…
Read MoreWhat 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.…
Read MoreDo 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…
Read MoreYour 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…
Read MoreCan 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…
Read MorePennsylvania Governor Expands Ignition Lock Law to First Time DUI Offenders
Governor Tom Wolf is expected to sign a measure into law that expands the current ignition lock law in Pennsylvania to drunk drivers facing a first-time charge. The Senate recently passed the measure unanimously and the House passed the bill as well. A 2003 law on the books requires any individuals convicted of multiple DUIs to…
Read MoreWhat to Do After Being Charged with Your Second DUI Offense
No matter whether you have had past experience with DUIs, it is always nerve-wracking to be arrested. It’s certainly true that any DUI can lead to serious consequences for the charged individual, but the stakes are higher when this is your second offense. Read on to learn more about what you need to do if…
Read MoreMistakes to Avoid in a First Time Erie DUI Case
There are several mistakes that you can make immediately after being arrested for a DUI in Erie, Pennsylvania. Like with all cities in Pennsylvania, first time DUI offenders can end up doing more harm than good for their case and making it easier for prosecutors to successfully convict them. Read on to learn more about…
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