Our DUI/DWI Legal Blog
Our law firm is dedicated to providing valuable information to residents of Pennsylvania and New Jersey so they can protect their rights when faced with tough drunk driving laws and punishments. Read our blog to learn about high-profile cases and possible defenses for DUI/DWI.
- Page 1
-
New Jersey & Out of State DUI - Sentencing & Surcharges In New Jersey, a prior, out of state DUI conviction will enhance a penalty even if that other state wasn't a member of the Interstate Driver’s License Compact. -
Another Reason Not To Refuse a DUI Blood or Breathalyzer It’s important to understand that a license suspension is an administrative action which does not fall under a criminal prosecution. -
The 10 Year DUI "Look Back Period And Why Its Important The Commonwealth will only consider a person a “repeat offender” if the 2nd DUI occurs within 10 years of the prior DUI -
DUI Blood Test- Serum vs. Whole Blood - Why its important Serum is less dense than whole blood and therefore the weight per volume of alcohol in serum will exceed the weight per volume of alcohol in whole blood -
Assault, Reckless Driving, & Homicide DUI & Non DUI Crimes You must understand the differences in these traffic related Pennsylvania and New Jersey charges which are graded as felonies in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. -
How consent to an illegal search could kill your DUI defense The United States Supreme Court has ruled found that police can't draw a DUI suspect's blood without a search warrant, there may be way around this decision. -
Felony DUI in Pennsylvania - More than just drunk driving While drunk driving is a serious crime in Pennsylvania, it is normally not charged as a felony offense but sometimes DUI causes serious injury death -
ARD's effect Eligibility for Ignition Interlock License Individuals with suspensions for DUI convictions can obtain a limited license following a DUI conviction if the person has no prior DUI offenses. -
5 Factors that Determine Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) BAC is the percent of alcohol in a person’s blood and your BAC is based on the following 5 factors -
How your DUI charge could also lead to an assault charge The prosecution must establish “other tangible indicia of unsafe driving” that creates a substantial risk of injury which was consciously disregarded.