Philadelphia DUI field tests usually consist of a number of assessment techniques to help police determine whether or not a suspect is under the influence of alcohol. Many of our readers probably know the more common ones. One technique is the one-leg stand; another is to walk a straight line and then turn and walk […]
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4 Drunk Driving Arrests In 24 Hours Northeast Of Philadelphia
Any drunk driving defense attorney could tell our Philadelphia readers that police have various methods of attempting to detect whether or not a driver is intoxicated. Before a police officer can ask a driver take a Breathalyzer or field sobriety test, the officer must have had a reason to stop the driver on the road. […]
Pennsylvania Man Arrested For Dui Field Sobriety Test Is Absent
Based on impressions gleaned from TV, many people may have an idea how a DUI traffic stop typically proceeds. If Pennsylvania police officer suspects a driver is under the influence of alcohol, he or she will usually ask the suspect to undergo field sobriety tests, in addition to a Breathalyzer test. Typical field sobriety tests […]
Philadelphia Man Refuses Blood Draw After Dui Stop
Philadelphia residents who face a DUI charge know that it is a very serious matter, no matter what. Yet there are degrees when it comes to the type of DUI charge filed, ranging between misdemeanor and felony charges When it comes to devising a criminal defense strategy, the severity of the DUI charge in the […]
Dui Arrest Could Jeopardize Career Of 14 Year Philadelphia Cop
The old saying “it could happen to you” can relate to almost any aspect of life. However, these days, it seems more and more likely to apply to the fact that, with any small misstep, a Philadelphia resident could be arrested and face prosecution. Unfortunately for one local resident, that was the case earlier this […]
Dui Conviction In Pennsylvania Can Result In More Than Legal Penalties
Often when people think about the penalties for drinking and driving, they only think about the legal consequences of the conviction. The legal consequences of a DUI conviction can result in jail time, fines, license suspension, safety and alcohol school, and sometimes the use of an ignition interlock device. However, the non-legal consequences of a DUI […]