A man in Pennsylvania was being held in jail in lieu of bail, which the judge overseeing the case set at $500,000. The man is facing charges for DUI homicide in connection with a fatal motor vehicle accident. He is also charged with numerous other crimes and traffic...
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Can a defendant challenge reasonable suspicion?
Drivers should not have to worry about the police stopping them for no reason, but instances exist where the police use dubious pretenses to pull over a vehicle. Such actions are more than frightening and inconvenient as they may lead to an illegal search and seizure....
Does a DUI conviction always get you deported?
Getting charged for a DUI in Pennsylvania is scary for anyone. When you’re a foreign national hoping to get US citizenship someday, you may fear that a DUI could ruin your future plans. While some criminal convictions do lead to deportation, a DUI conviction does not...
Know your rights when it comes to a DUI
When you're pulled over in Pennsylvania, you have a legal obligation to provide the officer with your driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance. If they believe that you're under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they may ask you to answer various questions or...
Can you refuse a field sobriety test?
When you're pulled over in Pennsylvania under suspicion of driving under the influence, it can be frightening, to say the least. Many people convicted of a DUI offense end up having issues finding jobs, pay higher insurance rates and face a variety of other negative...
DUI levels and penalties in Pennsylvania
Motorists in Pennsylvania who get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol in quantities sufficient to impair their ability to operate a motor vehicle safely face arrest and a charge of driving while under the influence. The state bases its penalties for DUI on the...
How to reduce your chances of getting a traffic citation
Few things can ruin your journey across Pennsylvania than getting a traffic ticket. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to minimize the chances of being stopped by a police officer such as blending in with traffic or fixing a taillight before leaving home....