Category Archives: Drunk Driving
Pennsylvania drunk driving: How Breathalyzers detect impairment
Pennsylvania residents who police suspect of driving while impaired may be pulled over for sobriety testing or breath tests following an accident. Law enforcement officers often use the Breathalyzer on potentially inebriated drivers. How do Breathalyzers detect impairment and does a failed test mean one will be charged with drunk driving? There are at least three different types of Breathalyzer technologies out there that can detect
Can you trick a Breathalyzer or ignition interlock device?
There are many people who believe that there are ways to fool a Breathalyzer or ignition interlock device (IID) into thinking they’re sober. The reality is that it’s extremely difficult to do so, and you’re actually more likely to be able to trick it into thinking you’re drunk. Tricking a device isn’t easy, and there are a few reasons why. Here’s what you should know
Seek help ASAP if charged with drunk driving
If you are facing a DUI charge in Pennsylvania and you think it is only a minor thing, it can be really tempting to manage your criminal and administrative hearings on your own. How difficult can it be, right? Honestly, a lot goes into drunk driving cases and if you make a mistake while representing yourself, you will have to pay the price for it.
Out-of-state woman facing drunk driving charges in Pennsylvania
A woman from out of state was arrested for her involvement in a recent crash that left one person dead. She is charged with drunk driving. If convicted, the consequences attached to this level of DUI in Pennsylvania can be severe. According to reports, back in July, the accused was operating her vehicle in a Walmart parking lot when she struck an 82-year-old woman. The
Pennsylvania man charged with drunk driving, child endangerment
A Pennsylvania man is facing some serious criminal charges after being pulled over by police in Duquesne. The charges against him include drunk driving and child endangerment. The consequences for both, if he is convicted, include jail time and fines — among others. According to reports, the 27-year-old male was driving on Savey Street at approximately 1:30 a.m. on July 27, when he was pulled
Pittsburgh drunk driving: Q and A
Law enforcement officers in the city of Pittsburgh are constantly on the lookout for individuals who are driving while impaired. Drunk driving can carry significant penalties if one is ultimately convicted — particularly for repeat offenders. Anyone charged with DUI is likely to have a lot of questions. This week’s column will answer some of the most commonly asked questions. Question number one is: What
Pleading guilty in a drunk driving case may be the right move
When facing DUI charges in Pennsylvania or elsewhere, knowing the right legal steps to take can be a challenge. It is okay to want to fight to protect oneself. Sometimes, the best way to fight a drunk driving charge is to plead guilty. How can that be? When wanting to avoid maximum punishment, pleading guilty may seem like the wrong thing to do. The truth
Driver who crashed into house charged with drunk driving
A young man was driving his car near Manchester Township when he crashed it into a home. Pennsylvania police were called to the scene and the driver arrested for drunk driving and other criminal offenses. The potential penalties if he is convicted can have long-lasting consequences, so he needs to approach this matter carefully in court. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help him do
Drunk driving charges bring permanent consequences
This month will make the first anniversary of a horrific triple-fatality crash in Bethel Park. Police attributed the deadly collision to drunk driving and speeding. There was just a single survivor from the one-car collision on Library Road that occurred one hot July night last summer. Three young women had been out bar-hopping on Pittsburgh’s south side and then stopped to pick up a fourth
Pennsylvania man charged with drunk driving
A Pennsylvania man is preparing for a legal battle after being arrested following a car crash on June 17. He is facing drunk driving and other charges as a result of the event. A preliminary hearing regarding this case has already taken place. At approximately 6:30 a.m., a 38-year-old male was operating his SUV on Route 8 in Shaler when he is said to have