Month: October 2020
A DUI conviction may make college unaffordable
With average in-state tuition surpassing $22,000 per year, Pennsylvania is a comparatively expensive place to obtain a four-year degree. Fortunately, whether you intend to seek government-backed assistance, work-study aid or private funding, you probably have some options for paying for your higher education. A conviction for driving under the influence...
Can I challenge breathalyzer results?
In many cases, the majority of a state’s claim that an individual was driving under the influence of alcohol rests on the breathalyzer results. However, just like it is possible to challenge radar gun results in speeding ticket cases, it is also possible to challenge a breathalyzer results in drunk-driving...
How do officers look for probable causes to arrest?
Pennsylvania officers often look at multiple things when determining whether to make a DUI related arrest. Some of them include tangible results from DUI tests like blood or breath tests. Others come from personal examination as they interact with you. This is how they spot probable signs to arrest. Potential...
Why are standardized field sobriety tests more common?
In Pennsylvania, drivers like you may face field sobriety tests if suspected of driving under the influence. There are several tests under this umbrella and two different categories of testing. In general, you are most likely to run into standardized field sobriety tests. But why is this the case? What...