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After a night out or a long day of socializing, you might feel too tired or too intoxicated to drive home safely. In such situations, many people think the responsible choice is to "sleep it off" in their car. However, while this might seem like a safe and sensible...
Police officers often initiate traffic stops if they see a person breaking the law or driving in an unsafe manner. They can’t do this just because they have a hunch that something is amiss. Instead, they need at least reasonable suspicion that the situation warrants a...
Aside from the legal penalties, one of the biggest consequences of a DUI or other impaired driving-related conviction for most people is that they’re unable to drive legally for a time (potentially a long time) unless they can get a restricted driver’s license that...
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from unlawful searches and seizures. Law enforcement officers are only entitled to search your property under specific circumstances. One of the most common ways that police officers gain access to a...
If the police have reasonable suspicion that you are committing a crime like drunk driving, they may take you into custody. If, during the arrest, you attempt to resist, you might be charged with resisting a lawful arrest. This is a second degree misdemeanor that can...
If you’ve got a child who is starting college next fall, it won’t be long before you’ll be touring campuses (if you’re not already) and helping them select from (you hope) multiple acceptances. Maybe your child is already in college. Either way, you probably haven’t...
If you get pulled over by the police for a traffic stop, the officer is likely going to come up to your car and talk to you. It is at this point that people are sometimes unsure if they have to engage in this conversation or not. They know that they do have a right to...
An assault charge in Pennsylvania threatens your freedom, relationships and other things you may cherish about your life. If convicted, you could face years of incarceration and expensive fines, depending on the severity of the charges (for example, simple vs....
Driving under the influence is a serious offense that puts the driver at risk and endangers the lives of others on the road. To curb drunk driving, Pennsylvania, like many states, has implemented ignition interlock devices as a preventive measure and a part of...
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense with far-reaching legal and personal consequences. If the police are reasonably suspicious that you are tipsy behind the wheel, they will pull you over for further investigation. This may involve searching...