To say that people are experiencing sticker shock at the gas pump lately is an understatement, so many people are looking into alternative forms of transportation, like bikes and e-scooters, as they tool around town. If you’re among that number, just be careful that...
What if you didn't think you were drinking alcohol, but you still produce a positive reading when you take a breath test? You suspect that you were given a spiked drink without your knowledge. This can be very concerning because you realize that you may have been...
Pennsylvanians with multiple DUIs could be looking at tougher penalties next year. Last month, the state House of Representatives voted by a significant margin to pass a bill that has been named Deana’s Law. The legislation is named after a woman from Delaware County...
If you get pulled over by police and an officer thinks that you were driving under the influence of drugs, they may assume that there is evidence of that crime -- drug paraphernalia or even the drugs themselves -- in the car. If they want to search your vehicle, there...
Pennsylvania is tough on those who commit drunk driving or impaired driving crimes, so it’s not a surprise that the penalties are harsh. The state has three tiers that range from a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 to .10, .10 to .16 and .16 or greater....
In Pennsylvania, there are some harsh penalties for drinking and driving convictions. Pennsylvania is different than some states because it categorizes DUI charges in tiers. Those tiers include blood alcohol concentration levels of .08 to .99%, .1 to .159% and .16% or...
If a police officer pulls you over for a suspected impaired driving offense in Pennsylvania, they are going to follow a certain procedure. First, they will speak to you to see if your behavior indicates some degree of impairment. If they still suspect that you might...
Pennsylvania, like many other states, uses a zero-tolerance DUI law. This means that there is no tolerance for underage drivers who are also under the influence. For most drivers, the legal limit is a BAC of 0.08%, but that drops all the way to 0.02% for those who are...
Ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft are often touted as a way to prevent drunk driving. If someone has too much to drink, they know that they can simply use an app on their phone to call a car. In many ways, these services can be quite helpful. But they are not...
From a legal perspective, vehicles and alcohol just don't mix. Everyone is well aware of the fact that Pennsylvania criminalizes driving while drunk. Most people also know about the rules related to the consumption of alcohol in motor vehicles. Unless you are in a...