Drunk vs. Drugged Driving: What You Need to Know
Under ideal circumstances, Pennsylvania’s roadway checkpoints would only take dangerous drivers off of the road. Unfortunately, representatives can often misinterpret someone’s driving and preemptively label them a drunk or drugged driver. Drunk and drugged driving are two different crimes in the state of Pennsylvania. You need to know the difference between the two if you […]
Read MoreCan I Lose My Commercial Driver’s License if I Get a DUI in Pennsylvania?
If you hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in Pennsylvania, a DUI conviction could significantly impact your livelihood and freedom. Even if you were driving your own vehicle rather than your commercial truck when you were charged, you could still lose your CDL for an entire year. In some cases, you could face losing your […]
Read MoreConsiderations for Getting an Underage DUI Expunged in PA
Drinking and driving remains an ongoing issue in Pennsylvania, with DUI fatality numbers rising every year. In 2020, 17% of driver fatalities in the 16-20 year old age group were drinking drivers. Often, underage drinkers find themselves in trouble with the law after getting behind the wheel of a car. If you’ve been charged with […]
Read MoreDoes an Underage DUI Charge Affect Financial Aid for College?
If you are headed to college soon or are currently enrolled in courses, it is essential to know how run-ins with the law affect your ability to receive financial aid and how it affects your education. An underage DUI charge can add stress and trouble to your daily life as a student. You may be […]
Read MoreKnow Your Rights at DUI Checkpoints in Pennsylvania
DUI checkpoints are used by law enforcement to catch drivers who are operating motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While the Supreme Court has ruled in support of their constitutionality, this does not mitigate your rights as a citizen when it comes to encountering a DUI checkpoint. Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, […]
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