Pennsylvania employs a multi-tiered penalty system for drivers convicted of driving under the influence. A first-time DUI usually carries less severe penalties than those for repeat offenders; however, other factors apply. What are the potential legal consequences for...
A new bill may increase penalties for repeat DUI offenders
Drivers who have previous DUI convictions on their records are likely to face harsh penalties. Yet a recent decision made by the Pennsylvania state Senate could make those penalties even tougher. In a 43-6 vote, the bill will now pass to the House and could likely...
Drunk driving, explained
Sometimes, driving home after a drink or two seems the wisest option. Because each outing can take its own unexpected turns, it can often be difficult to prepare for a safe ride home after a drink. When a Pennsylvania driver feels that a drunk driving charge has been...
Keeping updated on pennsylvania’s dui laws
As the holiday season has come to a close, some, unfortunately, are struggling with the annoyance of a drunk driving arrest. Because it can take such small amounts of alcohol to result in burdensome penalties and fees, driving while under the...
Addressing underage DUI charges
When a younger person is accused of operating a vehicle while drunk, their future may be thrown off course right away. These charges could have a far-reaching impact on future opportunities and may also affect them in the present, such as having a...
Pennsylvania’s Ignition Interlock Law for First Time DUI Offenders
In May 2016, Pennsylvania altered the effect a first time DUI conviction has on a person's driver's license by amending section 3805 of the Motor Vehicle Code and enacting section 1556. These changes went into effect in August 2017. Prior to August 2017, a...
The walk and turn field sobriety test
If you are ever stopped while driving by an officer in Pennyslvania and that officer suspects that you may have been drinking, you might be asked to perform a few tests. These are called field sobriety tests. Contrary to what many people may believe, these tests...
DUI charges and the state’s changing laws
Drunk driving charges are serious in every state, but in Pennsylvania, recent changes in the law give no second chances. Some in the state are even calling the widespread drunk driving issue the "DUI war," remarking on the growing concern of unsafe roads. Are the...
The penalties of a first-time DUI charge
There rightfully exist a number of penalties attached to drunk driving offenses, but sometimes, a mild offense simply occurs out of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Pennsylvania, like most states, contains a set of laws and penalties regarding driving under...
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,...
