Does a Pennsylvania DUI Affect My Gun Rights?
When you are charged with a DUI, the penalties depend on your previous convictions and your blood alcohol content (BAC) level. Title 18 Pa.C.S. 6105(c)(3) states that your right to carry and purchase a firearm is restricted if you are charged with three DUIs in a five-year period. A DUI is a serious offense and […]
Read MoreWhat Is the Rising Blood Alcohol Defense in DUI Cases?
Having a high blood alcohol concentration (BAC) after being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) is unwelcome news that can lead to sentencing enhancements with harsher penalties in many cases. In Pennsylvania, it’s illegal for drivers with a BAC of 0.08 percent or above to operate a vehicle. However, defense attorneys employ different ways […]
Read MoreAll You Need to Know About the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) Test
In Pennsylvania, drivers pulled over by law enforcement because they are suspected to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol may be asked to perform sobriety tests on the side of the road, known as standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs). The purpose of these tests is to obtain probable cause to make an arrest […]
Read MoreCan You Challenge Breathalyzer Results in Pennsylvania?
In most Pennsylvania drunk driving cases, the prosecution must prove that the defendant’s blood alcohol concentration at the time of their arrest was at or above the statutory limit of 0.08%. To establish this level of alcohol was in your system, the police need to show a suitable sample of your blood, urine, or hair […]
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between Misdemeanor and Felony DUI in PA?
DUI is an acronym for driving under the influence, often of drugs or alcohol. If you’ve been arrested for DUI and are facing charges, you should know that your infraction’s severity will be scrutinized to determine the outcome of your case. However, not all DUI charges are treated equally. In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a […]
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