Driving under the influence is a serious offense that comes with significant consequences for anyone. When it comes to underage individuals, though, the legal landscape is notably different. For parents helping their underage children navigate the complexities of a...
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Financial costs of a DUI in Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, known for its rich history and diverse landscapes, also has stringent laws when it comes to driving under the influence. The Department of Transportation reported that 20% of all fatal traffic accidents are due to impaired driving....
What should you do at a DUI checkpoint?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported fatal alcohol-related crashes have decreased in the 1980s due to various law enforcement efforts. One of those is the use of sobriety checkpoints. Encountering a DUI checkpoint may cause some apprehension among...
What can affect your blood alcohol content level?
It is a common assumption: One drink equals a certain rise in blood alcohol content. However, this oversimplifies a complex process influenced by many variables. By understanding these factors, you might better appreciate the nuances and unpredictability of BAC...
Can you be charged with a DUI even if your vehicle is off?
A DUI charge can lead to significant consequences, including potential driver's license loss, fines, and even jail time. Most people understand that driving while intoxicated can result in a DUI charge, but it might surprise them to learn that they can also face DUI...
What to know about DUI checkpoints in Pennsylvania
Police utilize DUI checkpoints, also called sobriety checkpoints, as a way of identifying those driving under the influence. While these checkpoints are legal in Pennsylvania, police must follow certain rules in conducting them. Knowing how checkpoints work gives you...
What happens to my CDL if I am convicted of DUI?
Commercial driver licensees (CDL) are individuals who possess a special driver’s license that permits them to operate commercial vehicles such as semi-trucks, school buses and passenger buses. A driver must pass extra training to obtain this licensure. Due to this...
What you should know about your BAC
Every 45 minutes, someone dies in a drunk driving accident despite the strict drinking and driving laws in the United States. In fact, if you are driving, your blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, can be no higher than 0.08 g/dL of blood. However, you may also receive...
Are DUIs a misdemeanor or felony in Pennsylvania?
If you are facing DUI charges, make it a point to familiarize yourself with the distinction between a misdemeanor and a felony conviction. Felony DUI charges tend to carry higher fines as well as mandatory jail time. In Pennsylvania, most DUI charges are a...
What happens if an underage person gets a DUI?
A drink or two may end in a trip to jail if the police pull you over. When you are under the legal drinking age of 21, you may find yourself facing stiffer penalties than your older counterparts. The law established a special set of DUI laws that apply to underage...