When the police stop you with reasonable suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs, they may administer a chemical breath test. If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or more, you will surely be charged. If it's positive at...
DUI Defense
3 mistakes to avoid when facing a DUI charge
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs is a criminal offense that can significantly affect your life. You may pay fines, go to jail, lose driving privileges or miss out on employment opportunities. When caught driving with a blood alcohol...
3 reasons you shouldn’t count on a pocket breathalyzer
The last thing you want to experience after a pleasant night out with your friends is a drunk driving arrest -- so you’ve invested in a pocket breathalyzer that you can use to check your blood alcohol content before you drive. You may want to reconsider. It could be a...
How does an aggravated DUI charge affect you?
Pennsylvania is a unique state in that it doesn’t have an aggravated DUI, per se. Instead, it has three categories for DUIs, which consist of general impairment, high BAC and highest BAC. These categories break down by total alcohol in the blood by percentage. What is...
What rights do you have at a sobriety checkpoint?
Drunk driving or driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the biggest risks for drivers in Pennsylvania. It’s also one of the most common reasons for people to get arrested, often without having caused any kind of property damage or injury to others. Drunk drivers...