Do I Have to Get Out of My Car for Police in Pennsylvania?
Knowing your rights when pulled over by a police officer or other law enforcement agent in Pennsylvania is extremely important. In some situations, you are not required to follow an officer’s demands, but you must comply if they order you…
What Are Your Rights When the Police Pull You Over in Pennsylvania?
There’s often a misunderstanding on what a police officer can and cannot do during a traffic stop in Pennsylvania. In an effort to be compliant with police and act in good faith, you might end up making self-incriminating statements or…
Penalties for Driving Without a License in Pennsylvania
Our Lawyers Explain the Penalties for Driving Without a License in PA From leaving the house without your ID to losing your wallet, there are various ways to wind up behind the wheel without a license. If you are driving…
Can I Refuse to Sign a Traffic Ticket?
Everyone gets a little nervous when they’re pulled over for a traffic violation. This is a normal reaction even if you have done nothing wrong. Unfortunately, many people get especially anxious about dealing with the police even regarding simple traffic…
Pittsburgh Hit & Runs: When You Can Be Charged
The term is self-explanatory. A hit and run describes situations where you’re involved in an accident, but you don’t stick around long enough to fulfill your obligations after a crash. Some jurisdictions refer to the situation as fleeing or leaving…
FAQ About Ignition Interlock Systems in PA
Like many other Pennsylvania drivers, you’re probably aware that a drunk driving conviction carries hefty penalties. A first time DUI could lead to six months’ probation and a $300 fine. The punishments increase for higher blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels…
What to Do If You Leave the Scene of an Accident
It can be very tempting to leave the scene of an accident in Pennsylvania, especially if no one was hurt and property damage was minimal. Many drivers simply don’t want to deal with the hassles of police paperwork when the…
Radar Enforcement in Pennsylvania: Will a New Law Lead to Increased Speeding Tickets?
The Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania approved last month a bill to allow local police departments to use radar in speed traps. Senate Bill 607 passed by a 49-1 vote on June 25, signaling almost unanimous support for the…
What You Need to Know About DUI Trials
If you’re like most people pulled over for drunk driving, your case will not go to trial. Instead, your case will probably get resolved in the early stages of the criminal justice process through a plea arrangement. But, if you’re…
Pittsburgh Sobriety Checkpoints and Speed Traps – What To Watch
In an effort to reduce incidents of drunk driving and speeding, Pennsylvania State Police and local police departments use a variety of techniques including sobriety checkpoints, and speed traps. Both of these techniques are legal, even if they’re not tied…
