Recently a Pennsylvania judge found a defendant guilty of DUI even though the jury in the case acquitted her. Twelve members of the jury sifted through the evidence and arrived at a unanimous decision- only to have the judge completely ignore their autonomy: DUI defendant who lost license acquitted by jury, convicted by judge Jessica…
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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.
Defend Your Own DUI Charge for $10?!
I came across a site that advertised a “Complete Guide to Defending Your DUI” for $10. I’m pretty sure that’s $10 too many. As we have discussed on this blog numerous times, DUI is a very complex field of law. In many cases, there is no tangible physical evidence, only reports and police opinions. To…
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York County Pennsylvania DUI Roadblock (Checkpoint) Alert
There is a reported Pennsylvania DUI roadblock and DUI checkpoint in York County Pennsylvania in conjunction with the SuperBowl. The Pennsylvania SuperBowl DUI checkpoint is at Carlisle Avenue and Highland Avenue in York, PA in York County, Pennsylvania. Please remember that it is not illegal to avoid a checkpoint. You cannot be stopped simply for…
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Pennsylvania Superbowl DUI Checkpoints
Pennsylvania State Police and local departments are gearing up to increase the number of DUI checkpoints for Superbowl Sunday. You can bet that areas around sports bars and restaurants where people will be gathering to enjoy the game will be a prime target for police. As always, PADUIblog.com will post any information we receive about…
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Suspended Before a DUI Conviction- Is this Even Constitutional?
According to local reports, a judge in Northampton County Pennsylvania has suspended the driver’s license of some of those suspected for DUI, even before the matter has been resolved in court: Policy of taking licenses before a DUI conviction draws critics The Salisbury Township woman insisted she was innocent of allegations she had driven drunk,…
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More ways a DUI Can Ruin Your Life
One of the problems with DUI laws is that they are very heavy handed and have life-long effects. Even for someone who has a become a model citizen after their conviction, a DUI conviction can still rear its ugly head when he or she least expects it. Take a recent instance where an active duty…
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How to Save Yourself from a False DUI Conviction
Over the holidays, many Pennsylvania drivers will be stopped by police for DUI. Law enforcement is a human endeavor and police officers are prone to mistakes which can lead to false arrest. As citizens fit is up to you to arm yourself with knowledge of the law so you can protect yourself against a false…
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Distracted Driving Increasing Despite Bans
Recent survey by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that driving while using a cellphone has increased over the past year despite the fact that this has been banned by a large number of states. How widespread is this problem? According to reports about distracted driving, 18% of people surveyed by NHTSA admitted…
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Pennsylvania DUI Checkpoints: Are They Really Worth It?
While most of us will be enjoying the next few weeks as part of the holiday season, police all across Pennsylvania are gearing up for the DUI Checkpoint season. As a part of their DUI enforcement efforts, PENNDOT, Pennsylvania State Police and local police from all across the Commonwealth will be setting up more and…
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Arrested for DUI over the holidays? What to do next
If you were one of the many who hit the Pennsylvania roadways this weekend, you probably noticed the increased police presence as part of Pennsylvania’s DUI enforcement efforts. However, one of the side effects of these DUI operations is that police officers are in the mindset to make arrests and thus make a high number…
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