Underaged drinking, especially when it involves getting behind the wheel, can have a big effect on your life. While it’s not unusual for people under 21 to drink, making the decision to drive if you do can land you with some hefty consequences. First, you may be...
Drunk Driving
DUI penalty may encourage distracted driving
People in Pennsylvania who have been convicted of driving under the influence offenses may lose the right to drive as part of their penalties. Without access to transportation, a person may have a hard time keeping a job and providing for themselves or their families....
3 essential qualities of a good designated driver
Driving after drinking is a bad idea in the Keystone State. After all, if your blood alcohol concentration is over the state’s 0.08% legal limit, you face a variety of legal consequences. You may also have to deal with collateral consequences, such as the loss of a...
Can a designated driver keep you out of jail?
If you have been drinking and decide to drive on Indiana roads, you could be facing serious fines or even jail time if you are pulled over. The more serious issue is that driving under the influence can be deadly to you and the others on the road. One of the ways best...
What are the DUI levels in Pennsylvania?
After a DUI arrest in Pennsylvania, you may find that the court does not treat every DUI case the same. There are multiple categories of DUI and several penalties beneath each category. Your BAC may determine the penalty. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation...
How a DUI conviction can negatively affect your employment
At the offices of Robert S. Muir, Attorney at Law, in Pennsylvania, we represent many people charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We therefore know that if you face such charges, your best interests dictate that you mount the best possible...
Got a first-time DUI in western Pennsylvania? What to expect
As much as we try to prevent drinking and driving, the reality is that people make mistakes. Sure, some people drive drunk habitually, but most people caught drinking and driving have never done so before. It can be nerve-wracking to be pulled over and tested. It can...
What is Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition?
Pennsylvania offers Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition to residents who are charged with minor, non-violent offenses. The ARD program gives those with a clean (or very limited) record the chance to keep their record clear after completing court ordered...
Pennsylvania man released after drunk driving charges were filed
There are numerous reasons that a Pennsylvania police officer might decide to take someone into custody following a motor vehicle accident. If the officer suspects a motorist of drunk driving, it can definitely lead to a trip to the county jail, although it does not...
What happens if I am asked to take a field sobriety test?
Most of us are familiar with field sobriety tests - the image of an intoxicated person touching their fingers to their nose can be found in popular movies and television shows. However, many people are unsure what to do if they find themselves on the side of the road...