Many of our Philadelphia readers probably know that there are many ways in which a driver can catch the unwanted attention of a police officer. Infractions as simple as a busted taillight or failure to use a turn signal are enough for a police officer to initiate a traffic stop. Speeding is another problem, and […]
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Pennsylvania County Makes Special Effort Against Drunk Drivers
How concerned are local law enforcement officials about drinking and driving? Any Philadelphia DUI attorney would probably be able to tell our readers that many have dedicated squads with special training in detecting drunk drivers and enforcing DUI laws. This is true throughout the country, not just in Pennsylvania. However, one particular part of Pennsylvania, […]
Celebrities No Stranger To Dui And Breath Test Refusal
It’s best to avoid any alcohol before you plan to get behind the wheel, and choosing a designated driver or a different mode of transportation, such as a cab takes drinking and driving off the table. Eliminating the risk of drinking and driving is better than playing the odds on the road with police, and […]
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 […]
Professional Athlete To Enter Diversionary Program For First Time Dui
National Football League player, Aaron Berry will enter a diversionary program in Pennsylvania for first-time DUI offenders. Last month, the Detroit Lions’ cornerback was involved in a multiple-vehicle accident involving alcohol in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. On June 23, Berry was driving in Harrisburg when he failed to stop and ran into two unattended cars parked […]
Penndot And State And Local Police Participate In National Dui Campaign
Over the next few days Pennsylvania state police, local police across the state and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will continue to participate in a national DUI campaign to lower the incidence of drinking and driving called, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” The focus of the effort is to help ensure Pennsylvania’s roadways are […]
Police In Pennsylvania Gear Up For Dui Arrests Over Upcoming Holidays
When it comes to drinking and driving, police in Pennsylvania are on the lookout. That means from time to time police engage in additional training to learn how to better spot and handle drunk driving situations. It also means officers are learning about proper procedure when it comes to making an arrest. While many people […]
Mans Fifth Dui Arrest Raises Discussion On Relevant Pa Laws
Recently, a New Jersey man was charged with his fifth DUI in five weeks. Because of the man’s series of drinking and driving arrests a New Jersey state legislative committee has proposed a special bill that would impose a higher amount of bail on someone who is arrested for DUI more than once within 60 […]
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 […]
Pennsylvania Man Charged With Multiple Accounts Related To Alleged Drunk Driving
At the end of April, a 23-year-old man from East Greenville, Pennsylvania allegedly drove drunk and flipped his vehicle into the Perkioman Creek. Unfortunately, the passenger who was riding with the 23-year-old suffered a life-ending injury, and now the driver faces multiple criminal charges related to drunk driving. According to police, the 23-year-old Pennsylvania man […]