Can You Get Kicked Out of School for a DUI in Pennsylvania?
You may not think a Pittsburgh DUI would have an impact on your life, other than on your criminal record. But if you’re a college student, you are likely asking, can you get kicked out of school for a DUI?…
What Makes Someone Ineligible for ARD?
A criminal conviction can do a lot of damage to your life. It gives you a record and takes away your freedom if you’re incarcerated. That’s why Pennsylvania created the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program. Rather than risk a conviction,…
Police Need a Warrant for a DUI Blood Test in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that the police cannot draw your blood without your permission–even if you are unconscious–unless they have a warrant. There are only a few, emergency situations when the police may take blood without your consent….
When is a DUI a Felony in PA?
From Polish Hill to South Side Flats, Brookline, and everything in between – Pittsburgh police and Allegheny County prosecutors aggressively pursues charges against people suspected of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI). DUI penalties are harsh in…
What to do if You Get a DUI in a Parked Car in Pennsylvania
Everyone knows that drunk driving is against the law. However, many people don’t realize just how aggressive DUI laws in Pennsylvania can be. As a result, you may wind up being charged with DUI in a situation you did not…
Pitt Develops THC Breathalyzer – More Marijuana DUIs are Coming
A handheld breathalyzer device that can detect THC has been developed at the University of Pittsburgh. While the device is not yet ready for mass production, it could be coming within a few months. This means the police will soon…
What to Do If Your Child Has Been Charged with a DUI in PA
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, alcohol is a factor in more than one third of fatal crashes involving 16 to 20 year olds. In an effort to reduce this heavy toll, Pennsylvania has instituted a zero tolerance…
Factors that Cause DUI False Positives
Breathalyzer devices are powerful pieces of technology that help law enforcement keep our roads safe. However, many people don’t realize that they aren’t infallible. Just because the breathalyzer device says that your BAC is over the legal limit doesn’t mean…
Worgul Law Firm Wins PA Supreme Court DUI Case
Few people would expect their DUI case to travel all the way to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. But that’s exactly what happened to one of our clients charged with aggravated DUI. The trial court convicted her on the basis of…
Reliability of BAC Tests: BAC Urine Test/Urinalysis
This is the fourth of a four-part series of blogs covering the reliability of BAC tests commonly used by law enforcement officers in Pennsylvania. In this blog, we consider the reliability of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) urine tests, or urinalysis…
