Monthly Archives: April 2012
DUI Checkpoints in Pennsylvania
In the past, there was a great deal of controversy regarding the constitutionality of DUI checkpoints. Opponents argued that they are an unreasonable search that can occur in the absence of reasonable suspicion and that police utilize them arbitrarily. Proponents argue they are valuable tools in fighting drunk driving that allow police to target specific […]
CDL Violations and Disqualification
If you are a professional driver, your commercial drivers license (CDL) is very important to you. It is more than just a license; it is your livelihood and your ability to provide for yourself and your family. For you, losing your license is often equivalent to losing your job. Commercial drivers face a number of […]
What to Expect During a DUI Arrest
The last several years have seen a national crackdown on drunk driving. And Pennsylvania is no exception. State police and local police departments have stepped up efforts to catch drunk drivers, including strategic use of DUI checkpoints. Officers at DUI checkpoints briefly interview drivers passing through and detain those who appear intoxicated. Whether police detain […]
Capital Crimes in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is among 33 jurisdictions in the United States, including the federal government, that still imposes the death penalty upon some criminal offenders. In fact, as of April 2011, Pennsylvania had 216 inmates on death row, the fourth highest number of inmates on death row—behind only California, Florida, and Texas. In Pennsylvania, the death penalty […]