If a police officer suspects that you’re driving over Pennsylvania’s legal BAC limit—0.08 percent—they have the right to detain you for questioning, search for evidence, and make a DUI arrest. However, to do so lawfully, they must first establish probable cause. The United States Constitution states that law enforcement must have a certain level of […]

If you’ve ever been arrested for driving under the influence, you know that it can be a nerve-wracking and frenzied experience, even if it’s in your own neighborhood. Getting a criminal infraction in another state can be even scarier. You’re in unfamiliar territory, you’re far from home, and you’re faced with a number of pressing […]

Driving under the influence is a serious criminal offense that involves challenging statutory consequences and a criminal record. Criminal convictions can limit a person’s ability to find employment, attain child custody, immigrate, and regain their driving privileges among other challenges that may negatively affect their life. Fortunately, Pennsylvania allows convicted offenders to purge their records […]

There are many strange rules when it comes to when and where a driver can be arrested for drunk driving. In some instances, drivers may be arrested even though the car isn’t in motion, while others may be arrested hours or days after the incident occurred. One such misconception that often confuses Pennsylvania residents is […]

Being charged with a serious crime can leave you feeling anxious about the future. However, keep in mind that judges must consider several factors before sentencing a convicted defendant. One of these considerations is the mitigating factors that may give a defendant a lesser sentence. Mitigation is a multi-step procedure that can offer convicted offenders […]