Monthly Archives: September 2017
Pennsylvania DUI Arrests Increase from 2015 to 2016
The Pennsylvania State Police recently released their statistics related to arrests for driving under the influence (DUI) in 2016. According to the data, state troopers investigated 4,520 crashes related to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and made a total of 19,518 DUI arrests last year. This represents a 3.8 percent increase from […]
Defense Options Available When Facing Public Intoxication Charges
There are several elements to a public intoxication offense. First, you must have been in a public space, rather than a private residence. Streets, sidewalks and parks are definite examples of public spaces. You must also have been under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance and caused a disturbance or endangered yourself or […]
What Happens If You Refuse to Perform a Field Sobriety Test?
When police officers stop drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, they are likely to ask the driver to perform at least one field sobriety test (FST). You have the right to refuse these tests. Field sobriety tests Most police officers are trained to administer several types of FSTs. […]
Supplying Alcohol to Minors is Illegal in Pennsylvania
The legal drinking age in the United States is 21, and it is illegal in all states to sell alcohol to anyone who is underage. There are also prohibitions on providing underage people with alcohol, even if there is no exchange of money. The following is some important information to know about supplying alcohol to […]
