Under Pennsylvania law, anyone with who is driving in the state - in exchange for the privilege to do so - is deemed to have consented to a chemical test to determine blood alcohol content or the presence of a controlled substance. This is known as "implied consent."...
State Police: Update DUI laws for medical marijuana use
In Pennsylvania it is illegal to operate a vehicle with any amount of THC - a chemical in marijuana - in a driver's blood stream. However, using marijuana for medical purposes, as long as it is prescribed by a licensed physician, became legal last year. The first...
What will officer do to decide whether I am drunk?
Police officers in Pennsylvania are trained to be on the lookout for drivers who appear to be intoxicated. Through observation, they make note a driver's inability to stay in their lane or other allegedly erratic driving habits, and through those observations, they...
What penalties am I likely to face for drunk driving?
It is important for individuals accused of drunk driving to understand that they face serious consequences and penalties but they may wonder what they are. Specific penalties and consequences associated with driving while intoxicated vary by state but there are some...
Important change to Pennsylvania DUI laws
A recent change to Pennsylvania DUI laws allows individuals accused of a DUI the option to continue driving with a special license and an ignition interlock device installed on their vehicle for a year. An ignition interlock device functions as a breathalyzer test...
Crack down on drunk driving in place through Labor Day holiday
Drunk driving charges should be taken seriously. In a Pennsylvania community east of the State College area police are cracking down on drunk motorcycle riding and other types of drunk driving. Authorities recently announced the drunk driving enforcement campaign....
Knowing the penalties associated with repeat DUI charges
In Pennsylvania, mandatory penalties are associated with repeat DUI charges. When an individual accused of a DUI has a previous DUI in the 10 years prior to the current charge, they may face additional penalties associated with the charges. Multiple offenses can mean...
State legislator arrested, charged with DUI
Drunk driving offense are some of the most commonly charged crimes in Pennsylvania. People from all walks of life can find themselves facing DUI charges after making a bad decision. According to news reports, Pennsylvania state legislator John Maher was recently...
Fourth of July weekend means increases in drunk driving
With the celebration of the Fourth of July holiday, most Americans think of barbeques, picnics, fireworks and parades. The last thing on anyone's mind is the potential of a drunk driving arrest after a day or night of celebrating the birth of our nation. It is not...
One mistake could change your life
Many Americans throughout the county, including students in and around the State College, Pennsylvania, area, like to go out and have a good time and have a couple drinks every now and then. It's not uncommon, however, for a drink or two to turn into three or four, or...