Field Sobriety Tests
Few things are more dangerous than drinking and driving. Drunk drivers are seven times more likely to get into an accident with a fatality and over 10 times more likely to crash in general. While this is a good reason…
Out-of-State DUI Issues
If you have ever gotten a speeding ticket in another state, you have an idea of how inconvenient it can be to deal with or fight charges outside of your home state. This is exponentially worse, though, if you are…
License Suspensions in DUI Plea Deals
Last year, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court handed down a decision that could permanently change DUI plea negotiations. Before, most plea deals for DUI charges considered license suspensions to be one of the more minor concerns to work out with the…
House Arrest for Second DUI Charge
Our client found herself charged with her second DUI, which is a first-degree misdemeanor in Pennsylvania. If convicted, she faced a mandatory minimum sentence of 90 days in jail. Our client was worried because she lived in Ohio and would…
Pennsylvania DUI Law Changes
A couple of key changes to Pennsylvania DUI laws in late 2014 mean that drivers can no longer get multiple DUIs treated as first offenses because of timing, and that drivers convicted of a second DUI after refusing a chemical…
Preventing Holiday DUI Arrests
The holidays are a festive time. We attend holiday parties with friends and family, and we meet up at bars and restaurants to relax. While it is fine to enjoy a few drinks over the holidays, it is so important…
Yes, Le’Veon Bell – You Can Get a DUI While High on Marijuana
By now you have surely heard about Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell’s arrest for a DUI. According to the police report, Bell was surprised by the charges. He didn’t know that you could be arrested for a DUI while…
Proposed Legislation to Make Ignition Interlock Required for All DUI Convictions
In Pennsylvania, ignition interlock devices are required for repeat offenders of DUI laws. First time offenders are generally protected from the expense of an ignition interlock device, a mechanism installed into cars that requires the driver to blow a legal…
