On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Monday, October 19, 2020 | DUI
As a college student in Pennsylvania, it is your time to explore your options before heading out into the working world. You can expand your studies, try out new jobs and get a feel for what you want out of your college and post-graduate life. Unfortunately, just one...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | DUI
Pennsylvania drivers like you understand that it is illegal to drink and then drive. But do you know why? Do you know how alcohol affects your body? Do you understand where the dangers come from and how they influence you behind the wheel? It is important to...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Wednesday, September 2, 2020 | DUI
Police officers often use a walk and turn test to determine if a driver was operating a vehicle while under the influence. A person who has ingested too much alcohol will likely fail to keep balance while trying to walk and turn. However, drivers can still fail a walk...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Sunday, August 9, 2020 | DUI
Depending on circumstances, you may have to install an ignition interlock device on your car following a conviction for driving under the influence, even if it is your first such offense. While not all first-time DUI offenders in Pennsylvania must install and use the...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Monday, July 20, 2020 | DUI
Drunk driving charges are serious criminal charges which is why victims need to be familiar with the common defenses to drunk driving charges. Criminal defense options can help drivers facing drunk driving charges with the upheaval DUI charges and the penalties...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Friday, June 12, 2020 | DUI
Chefs often use alcohol in various recipes to add flavor to a dish, and there is a prevailing idea that any alcohol used burns off during cooking. Unfortunately, that is not completely true, which means that you could end up facing a DUI charge if you drive after a...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Thursday, April 2, 2020 | DUI
Like other states, Pennsylvania has different levels of penalties for drunk driving that depend on different circumstances. Specifically, the law of Pennsylvania considers prior drunk driving offenses and the level of a person’s blood alcohol content at the time of...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Tuesday, March 31, 2020 | DUI
Pennsylvania law enforcement officers use several different methods to determine whether a driver is operating a vehicle while intoxicated, including roadside breath tests. These small devices measure drivers’ blood alcohol content level; however, studies show that...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Friday, March 27, 2020 | DUI
When law enforcement officers suspect people of drinking and driving, they may ask them to submit to breath alcohol tests. Drivers’ performance on these tests may contribute to their arrests, as well as provide evidence of their alleged intoxication at trial....
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Monday, March 23, 2020 | DUI
Few things can ruin an otherwise epic night on the town faster than seeing flashing lights in your rear-view mirror. After all, a DUI arrest can cost you a considerable amount. While roadside stops are a common way to catch drunk drivers, officers in Pennsylvania also...
