If an officer pulls you over in Pennsylvania, they might ask you to take a breathalyzer test. They might charge you with a DUI if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08 or higher. However, the charges don't stop there. You might face more serious charges if you...
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Are there marijuana-DUI concerns about traveling to PA from NJ?
The recent decision to legalize marijuana in New Jersey may eventually create legal troubles for Pennsylvania residents. People traveling to New Jersey to purchase marijuana and return to Pennsylvania with "weed" may find themselves looking at serious criminal...
Your rights at a DUI checkpoint
In times of big events or during the holiday season, police departments will begin setting up random DUI checkpoints around town. This is done to keep the people of Pennsylvania safe from those who may be under the influence of alcohol and driving at the same time....
If the phone rings: parental concern regarding any police contact
Legions of Pennsylvania parents send their sons and daughters off to college or university each year, with obvious pride and high hopes for their future. It’s a big day – indeed, a seminal moment – when a child embarks for the first time on a journey of independence...
How accurate are breathalyzer tests?
You went out to a small holiday gathering with some friends. Of course, you had a few drinks. But you thought you were fine to drive home until you saw those flashing lights in your rear-view mirror. Before you knew it, a police officer had you take a breathalyzer...
Will I lose my license if I get a DUI in Pennsylvania?
A drunk driving offense can take a significant toll on any person's life, whether a driver is a young college student or a grandfather. It can affect relationships and jobs, even for a first-time offender. In some cases, a DUI can also compromise a person's ability to...
Is marijuana decriminalized in Pennsylvania?
Since 2015, marijuana use has remained steady in the United States, with 12% of adults partaking in it. This figure may not point to a cannabis renaissance. Yet, the relative ubiquity of marijuana may lead you to think little before smoking or vaping it on your...
Pennsylvania DUI penalties aren’t light for first-time offenders
Driving while drunk or after usage of certain drugs can be unsafe. Impaired driving often leads to careless maneuvers and careless maneuvers can create injury or death-causing accidents on the road. Because of the danger that impaired drivers can cause, law...
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