What Besides Alcohol Can Set Off a Breathalyzer? False Positive Breath Test Causes
Several medical conditions, medications, and everyday foods can trigger a false positive breathalyzer result. Learn what causes them and how a DUI defense attorney can challenge the evidence.
Read MoreDoes a DUI Show Up on a Background Check in Pennsylvania?
Legally reviewed by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. Yes — a DUI conviction in Pennsylvania will show up on a background check. A DUI conviction is a criminal offense and a matter of public record, meaning it appears on criminal background checks run by employers, landlords, and creditors. Even if DUI charges are dropped, […]
Read MoreUnder What Circumstances Can I Avoid Appearing in Court for a Summons in PA?
Legally reviewed by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. Through different circumstances, people can find themselves summoned to a courtroom without the ability to avoid appearing in court. However, there are some instances in which you can avoid appearing in court following a criminal summons when you have the right legal team to represent you. […]
Read MoreCan Diabetes Affect a Breathalyzer Test? Diabetes & DUI Defense in Pennsylvania
Yes, diabetes can affect a breathalyzer test and produce a false positive BAC reading. Learn how ketoacidosis interferes with breath testing and how a DUI attorney can build your defense.
Read MoreCan You Get a DUI on a Bicycle in Pennsylvania?
Legally reviewed by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. Most people assume DUI charges only apply to drivers behind the wheel of a car or truck, but Pennsylvania law tells a very different story. Riding a bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a criminal offense under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, and […]
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