Under Pennsylvania impaired driving laws, police can charge you with drugged driving (also called “DUID”), even if you’re taking a prescription drug under a valid prescription. The rationale behind this is that some of these drugs may cause impairment. You can be arrested for consuming a number of prescription drugs, the following are some common prescription drugs we…
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Pennsylvania DUI Penalties [Infographic]
Pennsylvania has some complex DUI laws. It is important to understand the different level and categories as well as the consequences you will face outside of court. xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonxosofutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbethttps://bsport.fithttps://onbet88.ooohttps://i9bet.bizhttps://hi88.ooohttps://okvip.athttps://f8bet.athttps://fb88.cashhttps://vn88.cashhttps://shbet.atbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb leicester cityMUman citymessi lionelsalahnapolineymarpsgronaldoserie…
read more »Penalties for Underage DUI in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, driving under the influence of alcohol carries very harsh penalties. The penalties only increase when you are charged with a DUI while being under the age of 21. Not only are the legal penalties increased but the effects on car insurance rates and future employment are also severe. Driving Under the age of 21…
read more »You Can Fight a DUI and Win
Every DUI case is different, and yours is no exception. We urge you to review the information in this article and contact a qualified DUI attorney to go over your case details. You can all 1-866-MCSHANE any time, day or night, to discuss your case. You Can Fight a DUI and Win If you’ve…
read more »Sen. Lloyd Smucker Demands More Stringent DUI Laws
On July 8, 2014, Meredith Demko died in a car accident. Repeat DUI offender, Thomas Gallangher Jr. was responsible for this and was charged accordingly. In response to Meredith’s death, Sen. Lloyd Smucker (R-Lancaster) is currently calling for tougher laws “to prevent fatal DUI car accidents.” Sen. Smucker has proposed a bill demanding more stringent DUI…
read more »PA lawmaker calls for DUI registry
DUI laws are highly politically motivated. If they were motivated by lawmakers who cared about our families, you would see similar legislation for driving while texting and for falling asleep at the wheel. Both of those are just as dangerous as DUI but don’t have powerful lobbies backing new laws. I use that as a…
read more »How PA treats truck drivers unfairly
Commercial truck drivers are hardworking people. Most of them are extremely professional and keep a pristine driving record. Just like all of us, they are human beings and can mistakes. Unfortunately, a mistake for them is treated much harsher than a mistake for an average driver. When a CDL holder gets a DUI, even if…
read more »EMTs and DUIs in Pennsylvania
Here’s an interesting case of a Chicago ambulance driver who crashed into a pickup truck and got a DUI for being 3 times over the BAC limit. To make matters worse, he refused a Breathalyzer test and subsequently lost his driver’s license for one year. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-12-11/news/chi-paramedic-ambulance-dui-20131211_1_ambulance-driver-pickup-truck-lara But what if an EMT gets a DUI while…
read more »What is an Ignition Interlock Device?
An ignition interlock device is a gadget, a little bigger larger than a cell phone, that is wired to your car’s ignition. Driver’s are required to blow into the device before starting the engine, and there are systematic rolling checks while the engine is on. All systems are leased for approximately $1,000 per system. According…
read more »Bad Scores for Teachers with DUI
If you are a teacher convicted of a DUI, there are many consequences in addition to the possible fines, license suspension and jail time. Given the societal stigma associated with teachers with any criminal convictions, and the role they play as educators for children, a DUI can hinder or even end a teacher’s career. Keep…
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