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If you have been arrested and charged with DUI in Pennsylvania, it is important to know your rights. Before anything, keep in mind that you have the right to challenge the results of a breath test. A DUI conviction can have serious consequences, so it is important to...
There are three major types of field sobriety tests that police officers use to determine a driver's sobriety in Pennsylvania. The Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) is a series of three tests: the horizontal gaze nystagmus, the walk-and-turn and the one-leg stand....
State law establishes a legal threshold for someone to be an intoxicated driver. That said, someone’s BAC could be lower than .08 and may still be unable to operate a vehicle safely. Even one drink could make someone a danger to other drivers on Pennsylvania roads....
All states take a specific approach to prosecuting driving under the influence, and Pennsylvania is no different. New legislation has actually classified levels of DUI into three categories instead of two that many states use with respect to filing aggravated charges....
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious criminal matter in Pennsylvania. It is not necessary to have consumed alcohol shortly before driving either, as the laws in Pennsylvania have been enhanced to allow impaired driving charges for both...
All states enforce drunk driving laws to keep the roads safe, and penalties vary depending on the circumstances. Even a first offense can mean some jail time or fines and license suspension. However, drivers in Pennsylvania can fight the charges and use several...
Motorists who get pulled over in Pennsylvania and suspected of driving under the influence are often subjected to field sobriety tests. These tests may include finger-to-nose, reverse counting or "follow my finger," and many drivers assume that they must complete the...
A conviction for a DUI first offense in Pennsylvania may leave the defendant with six months of probation, a fine, and court-ordered treatment. Long before a conviction in court, the accused faces an arrest. The police might notice something suspicious about a...
You may not yet understand all the short- and long-term consequences of your driving under the influence charge, but you know you must pay fees, fines and more. Do you know how to adjust your budget to account for the financial ramifications of your DUI? American...
It is highly likely that the prosecution will offer you some sort of plea bargain if your DUI case goes to trial. Whether or not it is a good idea for you to accept a plea bargain depends upon the specifics of your case. Regardless, it is almost inevitable that the...
