Category Archives: Drunk Driving

It’s only a drunk driving first offense; can I handle it myself?

Your night out ended with you getting pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence. This is your first ever drunk driving charge. No one was hurt and you do not even believe that you were that impaired. Handling this case in a Pennsylvania criminal court should be pretty easy right? You don’t need legal counsel, do you? A drunk driving first offense that

Pennsylvania man arrested for drunk driving and other charges

A Pennsylvania man recently went out to get some breakfast and ended up being arrested. He’s been charged with drunk driving and various other criminal accusations. The consequences tied to a conviction in this case may be quite severe. The accused has the right to retain legal counsel of his choice to assist him during this difficult time. According to a recent news report, on

Understanding field sobriety tests and the impact on a DUI charge

Field sobriety tests are used by police officers to help determine if a person is under the influence of alcohol. While not always the case, the use of a breathalyzer test typically comes after one or more field sobriety test. The Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) is endorsed by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) and consists of the following: Walk and turn.

6 facing drunk driving charges after being stopped at checkpoint

It is not uncommon to see sobriety checkpoints pop up in Pennsylvania. Law enforcement officials schedule these checkpoints on occasion to get impaired drivers off the road. In mid-May, police in Pittsburgh — along with several other departments — ran a checkpoint that resulted in several being arrested and charged with drunk driving. According to reports, this checkpoint was open in Sewickley on May 19,

Police can’t just stop anyone for drunk driving

Pennsylvania residents who have ever been pulled over for suspected impairment may have some questions about their encounters with police. Law enforcement officers cannot just pull anyone over for drunk driving. There has to be just cause for taking such action. In order for a police officer to pull a person over to check for impairment, there has to be reasonable suspicion of impairment. Without reasonable

Pennsylvania bus driver facing drunk driving and other charges

Police in Pennsylvania recently arrested a school bus driver who they say was operating a bus while impaired. She is charged with drunk driving. She is also facing a child endangerment charge, as a student was in the vehicle with her. According to reports, at approximately 6 p.m., May 15, police initiated a traffic stop with a Crestwood School District bus due to a broken

Pennsylvania has serious penalties for drunk driving

Have you been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol? Is so, you may be wondering what this means for your future. Drunk driving is a serious offense in Pennsylvania. If convicted, the potential penalties can have a significant impact on your life. According to current state laws, the severity of DUI penalties are determined by your blood-alcohol level, the number of offenses currently

Drunk driving: Know your rights regarding DUI checkpoints

Summer is quickly approaching, and you know what that means — more DUI checkpoints are on the way. In Pennsylvania, these checkpoints to check for drunk driving are legal and are commonly seen over the summer, as there seems to be a connection between warmer weather, summer holidays and driving while impaired. While the intention behind these checkpoints is good, they can result in arrests

Drunk driving thought responsible for crash that injured 2

A young man in Pennsylvania has found himself facing criminal charges following a recent incident in Pittsburgh. This gentleman is accused of hitting a pedestrian with his motorcycle, causing his passenger to suffer injuries and leaving the scene of the accident. Authorities believe that drunk driving was behind this event. According to a recent news report, on Saturday, April 21, a 20-year-old male was operating