After having a few too many drinks and realizing it is not safe to drive home, some people might think that sleeping in their car until they sober up is a safe solution. But can sleeping it off in a car truly help you avoid a driving under the influence (DUI) charge?...
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Can I refuse a field sobriety test in Pennsylvania?
People pulled over by police officers on suspicion of drunk driving often worried about both embarrassment and the possibility of an arrest. Particularly when traffic stops occur at busy locations, drivers may worry that someone they know might pass by during the...
What are your rights if you’re pulled over by police?
Being pulled over by the police is a stressful experience for most people. If you’re the subject of a traffic stop, it’s typically best if you know your rights. This can help you to know what you should and shouldn’t do. It can also give you an idea of what police...
How failing an eye test can result in a DUI arrest
When a Pennsylvania police officer pulls you over in traffic and tells you to step out of your vehicle, it suggests that you’re suspected of intoxication. The events that unfold from that moment on may not only have an impact on the rest of your day, but your future...
Can Pennsylvania police arrest for refusing roadside DUI test?
Long ago, people were generally more inclined to do whatever figures of authority might tell them to do. For example, if a doctor were to tell a patient to take a pill, the patient would take it, perhaps without even researching possible side effects or discussing the...
Be ready for Pennsylvania DUI checkpoints
This coming weekend, thousands of people in Pennsylvania and elsewhere will be ringing in the New Year. Many will travel from party to party, enjoying festive foods and imbibing holiday beverages, such as eggnog or punch. Such beverages often include alcohol. During...
3 things to know about Pennsylvania DUI field sobriety tests
What if you’re driving through the Poconos or another NE Pennsylvania area when a police officer pulls you over in a traffic stop and asks you to step out of your vehicle? Keep in mind that this is usually an indication that the officer suspects you of intoxication....
How long will a DUI stay on my record in Pennsylvania?
Getting arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense can affect many different aspects of someone's life. The Pennsylvania courts can incarcerate someone, order them to pay large fines and suspend their driver's license over a DUI conviction. There are...
A Pennsylvania DUI increases insurance costs
Facing drunk driving charges in Pennsylvania may have both immediate and far-reaching implications in your life. If you’re a college student, for example, you might lose scholarship monies if the court hands down a conviction. If you’re a licensed professional, such...
Pennsylvania college kids who drink may risk a DUI
A Pennsylvania State University study considered alcohol-related consequences for college students here and across the country. The results show an alarming number of repercussions typically associated with alcohol consumption and related incidents in college. For...