If you have been accused of getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol, all sorts of questions may be on your mind and you could wonder how the charges will affect your life. From a lengthy prison sentence to the suspension of your driver's license and trouble with family members, these charges can have serious repercussions. If you were charged with DUI in Greensburg or another Pennsylvania city, you should also be aware of the other ways these charges could affect you, such as preventing you from traveling to Canada.
Can drunk driving affect travel to Canada?
Reviewing the two hour rule
Most in Greensburg are likely familair with the number "0.08" in reference to the state's drunk driving laws. That is the blood alcohol content measurement that indicates one is legally determined to be too impaired to operate a motor vehicle. Many may wonder, however, how such a concentration can be determined the moment one of pulled over on the road. The field sobriety tests officers issue to see if one appears visually impaired can be an indicator of drunkeness, yet only chemical testing can identify one's BAC.
What can parents do when their kids are arrested for DUI?
Drunk driving takes far too many lives each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 4,500 people died in Pennsylvania alone between the years of 2003 and 2012 as a result of drunk driving.
Understanding arbitration
Everyone in Greensburg would like to hope that the process of buying a new home or property would always be completed smoothly. Sadly, that is not always the case. Any number of issues can arise during the process of completing a real estate transaction, many of which will put buyers and sellers (along with their respective realtors) at odds. When such disputes do arise, many often question which is the best way to solve them?
Top 3 reasons people file for bankruptcy
Many people dealing with debt they cannot pay are embarrassed at their situation and feel as though they are facing it alone. On the contrary, this is one of the most common financial problems, and people all around you have likely been in your position before. Shame will only prevent you from finding a solution to the problem, so it is important to approach it realistically and consider all of your options.
Theft and the law
Theft, like many crimes in the United States, is an act that often arises from complex circumstances. Poverty and psychological issues are among the many reasons an individual may commit a theft. In Pennsylvania, theft comes with lasting consequences, including the charging of fines and even jail time.
