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...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Thursday, March 19, 2020 | DUI
All states take drinking and driving extremely seriously, so it is reasonable to anticipate significant penalties if authorities in Pennsylvania charge and then convict you of driving under the influence. Even if it is your first time facing this type of conviction,...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Friday, December 6, 2019 | DUI
During a police stop for a DUI in Pennsylvania, there is room for mistakes. Sometimes, police may make the wrong call. This can happen with a number of medical conditions, including hypoglycemia. Police will look for several different clues, according to the NHTSA....
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Wednesday, November 20, 2019 | DUI
Blood alcohol content (BAC) is the measure used to establish whether a person is driving while drunk. The more you drink, the higher your BAC will become, with sometimes disastrous results. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains how many drinks it...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Monday, October 21, 2019 | DUI
People are taken into custody for driving drunk throughout the year. However, there are some days when the likelihood of DUI arrests is especially high, such as Halloween and other major holidays. Halloween can be a particularly concerning holiday when it comes to DUI...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Wednesday, October 16, 2019 | DUI
Believe it or not, authorities can arrest you for DUI even when your blood alcohol concentration is under the legal limit of 0.08%. The legal limit is the point at which the law presumes that you are too drunk to drive. However, alcohol can have an effect on you and...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Friday, June 21, 2019 | DUI
True, it can be inconvenient to leave a car at a Pennsylvania bar or restaurant and have to pay for a cab or rideshare home. That cost requires a comparison to the total cost of a DUI. Esurance offers an in-depth look at how expensive getting a DUI can be. Keeping...
