Posts Tagged ‘Charged with DUI’
Can My Medical Condition Effect a Breathalyzer Test?
A driver may be asked to take a breathalyzer test if he or she is stopped for speeding or other traffic violation if the police officer suspects the driver is operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. If the test is positive, the driver will be arrested for DUI. However, certain medications or…
Read MoreCan I Be Charged With DUI In Pennsylvania For Riding A Bicycle?
Many people use alternative methods of transportation in Pennsylvania other than a passenger motor vehicle or public transportation. You will see people riding bicycles, scooters, and even skateboards to get to where they need to go, especially around Pennsylvania colleges and universities. Many people are walking to work in order to save money and improve…
Read MorePenalties for Underage Drinking and Driving in Pennsylvania
Parents often feel they aren’t heard enough on their teenagers when they try to explain the dangers of alcohol consumption. Underage drinking is not only dangerous — it is illegal in every state. Explaining the penalties for a conviction on a charge of underage drinking may have more of an impact that simple telling your…
Read MorePennsylvania State Police Participate In National Labor Day DUI Campaign
Pennsylvania State Police are participating in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The campaign began on August 19 and continues through Labor Day Monday, September 5. During this time, law enforcement agencies will increase their efforts to identify and pull over drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs. Driver will likely…
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 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…
Read MoreCan a Witness Help Me with a DUI Charge?
Don’t Count On A Witness To Remember Everything There are many different reasons that you should hire a Pennsylvania attorney in the event that you have been accused of driving under the influence, but one of the leading reasons is that you should never count on a witness to be your sole method of arguing…
Read MoreThe Biggest Mistake Made in Pennsylvania DUI Cases
Individuals who have been charged with driving under the influence in Pennsylvania may fall prey to many different misconceptions about how DUI cases unfold. The biggest mistake people make is thinking that your case can’t be won. If you speak to an inexperienced attorney or one who is too busy to give you the proper level of…
Read MoreMost Common Police Mistakes in a DUI Investigation
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence in Erie, Pennsylvania, you likely have many questions about how to best protect your rights going forward. One of the most important things you can do for your case is to retain an Erie PA DUI lawyer as soon as possible. Police Are Human And Do Make…
Read MoreHow Does a DUI Impact My Ability to Retain My CDL License and Career?
DUI Conviction & Commercial Drivers License If you make your living behind the wheel of a truck as many individuals in Pennsylvania do, a DUI conviction is more than just a basic inconvenience and an expense. Instead, it could also be very detrimental to your truck driving career. This is because you are the holder of a…
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