The college years are a time for exploration and risk-taking, but many students take their newfound freedom too far, leading to arrests for underage drinking or driving under the influence. A few standard legal penalties for a DUI conviction include loss of driver’s...
Individuals in Pennsylvania who are charged with a DUI have the right to take their case to trial. However, before a trial begins, there is usually a preliminary hearing to determine whether one needs to occur at all. A judge will review the evidence that the...
While Pennsylvania law enforcement officers can use breath and blood tests to accurately gauge a driver's level of alcohol impairment, there are currently no tests that reliably measure a driver's level of marijuana impairment. However, that could soon change....
A Pennsylvania man is facing a raft of charges for allegedly driving drunk and then assaulting a police officer. The 56-year-old Weisenberg Township resident was transported to the Lehigh County Jail after being taken into custody, but he was released on March 3 after...
State College residents who are confronted with allegations of driving under the influence should understand the potential consequences for a conviction. Formulating a strong defense against these charges is an essential aspect of the case. Even after there has been a...
For drivers who are pulled over for DUI in Pennsylvania, the traffic stop is just the beginning of the legal process. Here is what to expect after being arrested for DUI. The driver will be taken either to a police station or to central booking. Here, they are...
With State College being so rife with young people who might decide to go to parties and drink with relatively high frequency, there is a good possibility that people will do just that. When they are legally allowed to do so, there is nothing wrong with it. However,...
For students at State College, alcohol will undoubtedly be present whether they are of legal age to consume it or not. It is unavoidable in college. Many will violate the law by drinking underage and try to purchase alcohol. While they might not see it as an egregious...
You may think that once you are arrested on DUI charges in Pennsylvania you are all-but-guaranteed to be convicted. However, the reality is that some people have their DUI charges dismissed, or at the very at least reduced. If you choose to hire a criminal defense...
A drunk driving accident may be one of the most devastating ways to lose a child. That's why the "Pennsylvania Parents Against Impaired Driving" group is pushing for change by demanding that lawmakers pass Senate Bill 961, which would increase penalties for repeat DUI...