If you refuse a blood test in Pennsylvania and you are later charged with DUI, the DUI charges will be under Tier I, the lowest tier possible for an alcohol-related DUI. If there was also an accident involved in your…
A DUI conviction from another state will not show up on a standard Pennsylvania Criminal History check. However, that conviction will show up on a nationwide criminal history check. When the Police search your criminal history, they can access criminal…
In Pennsylvania, if you are convicted of a DUI, just as with any other conviction, it will stay on your criminal record forever. However, just because you have a DUI conviction on your record does not mean that everyone will…
The first thing people need to understand is that you are not legally obligated to do a whole lot at a traffic stop. You should be cordial and respectful with the officer and you want to comply with their commands.…
For individuals who do not have a Pennsylvania driver’s license, you need to be very careful when you receive a DUI in the state of Pennsylvania. If you are convicted of a DUI in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania cannot suspend your out…
A BAC test is one of two chemical test allowed under Pennsylvania law for DUI offenses. If suspected of a DUI the police may ask you to submit to either a Blood Test or a Breath test. Both of these…
Pennsylvania’s Driving Under the Influence statute allows for police officers to make arrest for DUI if some has actual physical control of the movement of a vehicle, even if they are not actively driving the vehicle. The Courts have interpreted this to mean…
ARD stands for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition. It is a pre-trial diversionary program. This particular diversionary program is usually offered only to first time offenders of non-serious offenses, typically misdemeanors where no one was hurt. If accepted into the ARD Program…
First and foremost, if you believe you may have an issue with substance abuse; either controlled substances and/or alcohol, you should get a drug and alcohol evaluation from a licensed treatment provider. Pennsylvania law does make allowances for people who…
Yes. The number and kinds of programs available to you for your case will depend on your particular circumstances and which county is prosecuting your case. The most widely available programs are: Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Restrictive Punishment (RP) (formally…
