Category: Driving Under The Influence
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (DOT), there were 52,636 arrests on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) made in our state during 2014. When police pull a vehicle over and suspect that the driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they conduct an investigation just…
If you have been arrested and charged for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, you may be facing serious penalties. Criminal procedures can be confusing for individuals who are not familiar with the legal system as defendants have several options in front of them. For example, they…
Everyone should know that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) is against the law in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. If you are pulled over by law enforcement officers and they believe you have been drinking, you may find yourself…
Every state in the United States has a legal drinking age set at 21 years of age. Anyone who is under the age of 21 who consumes alcohol is engaging in “underage drinking.” However, every state varies in its specific underage drinking laws and related penalties. …
Pennsylvania driver that were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) may ordered to have Ignition Interlock devices installed in their vehicles to ensure that they can no longer drive while intoxicated. LifeSafer, a company that manufactures Ignition Interlocks, describes the product as follows: “[It’s] a…
Sometimes in criminal law, we get confused. We all understand the “confrontation clause.” The idea is that you have the right to confront your accuser. This concept pre-dates our system of law and government back to the Magna Carta. If you are accused of committing a…
