When you drive in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, you have given your consent to be tested for DUI. This is called “implied consent” and it is covered in Title 75 § 1547: “Any person who drives, operates or is in actual physical control of the movement of a vehicle in this Commonwealth shall be deemed…
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Pennsylvania DUI laws are very complex and it is important to know which laws are relevant to your case.
In this category you will find various posts which discuss various PA DUI laws in detail. This includes posts on:
PA CDL DUI Laws
Underage DUI Laws
Synthetic Marijuana Laws
DUI Prescription Drugs
DUI for PA School Teachers
These posts are for information only and are not meant to replace professional legal counsel. If you are charged with a DUI in Pennsylvania, please call 1-866-MCSHANE to have your case reviewed by an experienced PA DUI attorney.
As Fetterman continues his marijuana listening tour, what does legalization mean for DUI enforcement?
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has recently started touring Pennsylvania to hold public forums on the legalization of marijuana. Fetterman is an advocate for legalization and Gov. Tom Wolfe has said it may be time for PA to legalize marijuana as well. (See also: Fetterman starts marijuana hearings in central Pennsylvania) But the question still remains,…
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Pennsylvania Enacts Tougher DUI Laws
Recently, Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation which calls for harsher penalties for some DUI offenses. The new laws cover three areas: Third DUI Offenses Third DUI offenses within a 10 year period will be graded as a felony if the driver: Refused to submit to a chemical test to determine their blood alcohol level Had…
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The Penalties for a Second DUI in Pennsylvania
If you’ve been accused of DUI in Pennsylvania and you have a prior DUI conviction on your record within the last 10 years, you will be facing stiffer penalties, including mandatory jail time, license suspension, and thousands of dollars in fines. Let’s take a look at the laws and penalties for a Second Offense DUI in…
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Dear Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer: Driving on a Suspended License
Every Friday we take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions about Pennsylvania DUI so we can clear up any misconceptions and provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information about Pennsylvania DUI laws and related topics. Today: Dear Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer, My license was suspended for one year and even…
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What to Do if You’re pulled over for DUI in PA
If you are driving in Pennsylvania, this may be the most important blog post you’ll ever read. Over the holidays, Pennsylvania State and local police are busy planning out more DUI roadblocks and DUI focused patrols. So what do you do if you get stopped? OK. Here’s the truth that no one will tell you…
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Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania
What is the new medical marijuana law in Pennsylvania? Act 16 of 2016, the Medical Marijuana Act, was signed in to law in April 2016. The purpose behind the legislation is to allow safe access of medical marijuana for the purpose of improving quality of life of those with serious medical conditions. The law also…
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You can be charged with a DUI if you take Prescription Marijuana
Medical marijuana is currently not legal in PA. Just because marijuana has become legal in some states that does not mean that you will not be prosecuted for it in PA. This may especially cause a problem with the charge of DUI Drugs (DUID). That is because marijuana and its metabolites, including inactive metabolites, can…
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“Darkness” sends 20 to the ER in PA
Pennsylvania has seen share of K2 and spice emergencies, due to bad batches, or overdoses during over the past years. One brand in particular, called Darkness is responsible for sending 20 patients into the ER at PinnacleHealth during the first weekend of August 2016. Dauphin County’s Drug Task Force and Harrisburg police are investigating to…
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What is SCRAM and How can I get this Bracelet off of me?!
Many counties in PA are requiring those arrested for DUI to wear a SCRAM bracelet to monitor their alcohol level. SCRAM stands for Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring. The bracelets are attached to a person’s ankle and test for alcohol levels in sweat. SCRAM bracelets are very costly. Not only do they cost over $100 for installation, you…
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