Many states have taken extra steps to protect law enforcement officers who are engaged in traffic stops on the side of the road. In most cases, states will require drivers to move over one lane away from the traffic stop, which will allow the law enforcement officer more room and hopefully prevent any accidental collisions […]
Tag: Drinking and driving
High Speed Chase Ends In Philadelphia Two People Arrested
Some newsworthy events catch the public’s attention more than others, and high-speed chases are certainly high on that list. Any Philadelphia DUI attorney would probably be able to tell our readers than many of these types of situations end not only with reckless driving or eluding police charges, but also DUI charges. That appears to […]
Philadelphia Resident To Face Felony Drunk Driving Charge
Some of our Philadelphia readers may remember a crash which occurred on Saint Vincent in which two people died. Now, as it turns out, one of the drivers in the crash will be facing felony drunk driving charges and is being held on $500,000 bail. Philadelphia felony DUI lawyers would probably tell anyone that while […]
Dui Arrestee Decides To Fight Her Case But Trial Is Set
There can be an untold number of details to scrutinize in a DUI arrest. Just ask any Philadelphia DUI attorney, and most will probably say that the judicial process can certainly begin to drag along when the combing over the details leads to legal challenges which need to be answered before a case can proceed. […]
Multiple Duis Lead To Serious Consequences
Pennsylvania takes drink and driving very seriously. Being convicted for driving under the influence carries serious consequences. Individuals convicted of DUI will face license suspension, fines and possible jail time. The repercussions don’t end there. DUI convictions will cause car insurance rates to skyrocket and could even impact future employment opportunities. The penalties continue to […]
College Bound Kids Facing New Temptations Risk Underage Dui In Pa
Parties and heavy drinking are seen for many as a rite of passage as young students head-off to college each fall. Despite the efforts of school administrators, college students continue to test their limits with alcohol. Unfortunately, many do not realize they’ve crossed the threshold until after they get pulled over. While it is difficult […]
Philadelphia City Council Employees Arrested For Dui In City Cars
Saturday night was a rough night for two city staffers in the City of Brotherly Love. Not only were they arrested under suspicion of driving while intoxicated, but now they face the prospect of losing their jobs. The receptionist for the President of the City Council called a sergeant-at-arms for help after swiping both a […]
Croydon Man Faces Dui Charges After Failing To Stop For Police
Before anyone is pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence, an officer is observing a driver’s behavior behind the wheel. Excessive speeding, failing to signal and erratic driving on the road are all behaviors that many of us would consider bad driving, but for police officers, they are an invitation to pull a […]
Assemblymans Refusal Shows Confusion Over Breath Test Refusal
Folks who are pulled over for drinking and driving often get confused on the significance of refusing to take a breath test. In Pennsylvania, the refusal of a breath test or a blood or urine test can come with additional penalties beyond a charge for DUI. Recently, the confusion over the refusal of a breath […]
Pennsylvania Man Charged With Felony Dui Related To Motorcycle Cop Death
Sometimes drinking and driving is an innocent mistake, but the choice to drink and drive can quickly have devastating and deadly consequences for the driver and for others out on the road. Recently, a 48-year-old man from Levittown, Pennsylvania was charged with a felony level DUI charge and homicide by vehicle for his role in […]