When dealing with a DUI charge, it is important to take it seriously from the start. After all, you are not only facing the possibility of a jail sentence when you face the possibility of a DUI conviction. In reality, the long-term consequences of a DUI conviction are...
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Can a DUI change your career outcome?
When dealing with a DUI, most people think about the short-term consequences first. After all, time in jail and hefty fines weigh heavily on anyone's mind. But a DUI conviction can have much longer and farther-reaching consequences, too. In fact, it could entirely...
Repeat DUI consequences will continue long into your future
Perhaps a law enforcement officer stopped you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). If convicted, this would represent your second DUI offense within a year. The penalties will increase and so will the adverse effects on your future. Penalties...
Can the loose change in your car keep you from getting a DUI?
If you are like many drivers on the road today, you have a bunch of loose change in your center console, cupholders or glove box. This change can come in handy when you are approaching a toll booth or picking up your morning coffee. Can it keep officers from arresting...
Does a DUI hurt your child custody case?
Even though drinking alcohol is not a long-term strategy for dealing with stress, many Americans drink as a coping mechanism. In fact, according to USA Today, as many as 20% of adults in the U.S. admit to drinking heavily in response to stress. Your child custody...
You may be able to resolve your DUI case through the ARD program
If law enforcement arrested you on suspicion of drunk driving, you are probably worried about your future and anxious to keep a DUI mark off your record. If you are a first-time offender, you may qualify to enter the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD)...
Can a DUI keep you from getting a job?
A DUI conviction can adversely affect several areas of your life, ranging from your finances to your career goals. Unfortunately, if you happen to receive a DUI in the middle of your job search, your ability to obtain employment may become that much harder. Though a...
Can you turn before a sobriety checkpoint?
Officers will sometimes set up sobriety, or DUI, checkpoints at various points on the highway. The intent of this checkpoint is to allow officers to catch potential intoxicated drivers and get them off of the road. However, some drivers may want to avoid these...
Should I refuse a breath or blood test?
When you get pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence, you need to understand your legal rights. In Pennsylvania, the legal limit for blood alcohol content is .08, with increasing penalties for higher BAC results. You might wonder if you can refuse a...
Identifying how an ignition interlock device can benefit you
Finding out that you need an ignition interlock device to legally operate your vehicle may cause you frustration. At first, you may view it as an inconvenience, an expense and an invasion of your privacy. However, having one installed in your vehicle is actually an...
