Inasmuch as the Vehicle Code applies only to vehicles on highways and trafficways, understanding the definition of both is paramount to understanding the applicability of the DUI law. A highway is defined as “the entire
Elements of DUI: Actual Physical Control The first essential element of a charge for DUI is that the “defendant drove, operated, or was in actual physical control of a vehicle.” The initial DUI law addressed
The Testing Procedure: Headspace Analysis ‘Headspace’ is the gas space above the sample in a chromatography vial. Volatile sample components diffuse into the gas phase, forming the headspace gas. Headspace analysis thus is the analysis
Although law enforcement has clamped down on driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania and across the country, drunk driving continues to be a major problem on roadways today. DUI-related accidents cause thousands of injuries
Pennsylvania has never been a state to take it easy on DUI offenders, and the rules have gotten even tougher in the past year. Legislation passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by
Pennsylvania DUIs – Minors Pennsylvania, like most states, requires that a person must be 21 years of age in order to consume alcohol. However, recognizing those under the age of 21 may nevertheless choose to
Under Pennsylvania law, if a motorist is lawfully arrested by a police officer or state trooper with probable cause to believe that the driver is driving under the influence of alcohol or another substance, a
Suspended Sentences in Pennsylvania You may have heard in the news at some point that a celebrity or some other peron’s criminal sentence was suspended by the judge presiding over his or her case. Have you
Can I Avoid Jail for a DUI? A question often asked by clients in connection with convictions and/or arrests for driving under the influence (DUI) is whether it is possible to avoid jail time.
If you have been charged with the driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania, you may be wondering what evidence the prosecution will present at trial. Of course, they will likely present any breathalyzer or
