Category Archives: Drunk Driving

Councilman arrested for dangerous DUI

Drunk driving is a dangerous act, yet people do it every day. There are ways to get home without risking your life, but if you make the decision to get behind the wheel while intoxicated, it could mean penalties that otherwise would have been avoided. While it’s a good idea to get a taxi or to call for a ride, it’s not always something people

Off-duty Pennsylvania cop charged with drunk driving

Motor vehicle accidents can unfortunately occur on highways for a myriad of different reasons. Whenever alcohol use is claimed or suspected by authorities in these incidents in Pennsylvania, the potential consequences of a drunk driving charge or criminal conviction can result in many sleepless nights by those facing such accusations. Such may be the case after a recent incident involving an off-duty police officer from Luzerne County. The female

Drunk driving leads to homicide charge for Pennsylvania man

A 29-year-old man is facing a homicide charge relating to a fatal crash recently that claimed the lives of three people. The accused was allegedly drunk driving when the  tractor-trailer he was driving apparently hit the bumper of another vehicle that was in slowed traffic. He kept driving, hitting vehicles as he continued along the busy Pennsylvania interstate highway. Twelve vehicles were involved in the incident.

Man charged with drunk driving, pedestrian pinned under vehicle

A 53-year-old man has been charged in connection with an incident that pinned a 31-year-old woman underneath his vehicle. Police say the Easton resident has been charged with drunk driving and vehicular aggravated assault after he allegedly ran over the woman outside a Bethlehem hotel in July. The woman suffered major injuries and spent four months in the hospital. Police in Pennsylvania claim that the accused drove

Pennsylvania police say drunk driving led to homicide

A 24-year-old man has been charged with the death of a mother of five. Police say the Pennsylvania resident was drunk driving when he crashed into the woman’s vehicle. He has 15 charges against him, including vehicular homicide. The crash happened around this time last year in the Point Breeze area of Pittsburgh, but police have just recently arrested the accused. The victim was a

DUI defense: Know your right to an attorney

Drunk drivers know that they’re not as in control of their vehicles as they would be while sober, but people still make the mistake of getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. It’s a tragic offense to make since that simple error could result in a crash, injuries and fatalities. The good news is that drunk-driving crashes have reduced over time thanks to efforts from groups

Pittsburgh man in custody for drunk driving and fleeing police

Police in Pittsburgh recently arrested a local man who was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. It apparently took some effort getting this man into custody as he allegedly fled from the officers who pulled him over. This individual has since been charged with drunk driving, eluding and fleeing, possession and a number of other traffic-related violations. At approximately 3:50 a.m. on Sept. 3,

Can those suspected of drunk driving refuse breath tests?

Pennsylvania residents who are pulled over by police for suspected impairment may have some questions about what their rights are in such a moment. For example, they may wonder if they must comply if asked to provide a breath sample for analysis. The truth is those suspected of drunk driving do have the right to say no to Breathalyzer tests. The Breathalyzer is often used