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January 14, 2022

Hiring a DUI Experienced Attorney in Pittsburgh

You have a DUI charge and you know you’re in trouble. You know that going it alone could be a foolish mistake. That’s half the battle. In the Pittsburgh area, how do you choose the right defense attorney to handle your DUI case? Consider this: Does your DUI attorney have significant experience and concentration in handling drunk driving cases? Does your attorney have a working relationship with local magistrates, judges, and district attorneys? Has your attorney successfully defended against illegal […]
January 14, 2022

Blood Alcohol Concentration

When you are charged with a DUI, the penalties you face depend on the level of alcohol in your blood at the time of the offense. This is called Blood Alcohol Concentration or BAC. Everyone who drives a vehicle in PA is presumed to have given their legal consent for chemical testing of BAC, including breath, blood, and urine samples when requested by a police officer. A refusal to take the alcohol test will result in a license suspension. Pennsylvania […]
January 14, 2022

Breath Test and Field Sobriety

Field Sobriety Tests In order to request that you take a breath test or other chemical BAC test, the police officer on the scene must establish reasonable grounds for suspicion of intoxication. To do this, you will be asked to undergo one or more Field Sobriety tests. These tests are simple, physical tests to see if you may be under the influence or capable of driving safely. The HGN Test (Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus) is used to measure how your eyes […]
January 14, 2022

DUI Penalties in Pennsylvania

Approximately 51,000 DUI arrests are made in Pennsylvania each year. The Commonwealth of PA has established a three tiered approach to DUI enforcement and treatment. In addition, there is a special Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program available to some first offenders. The three levels that apply to your first Driving Under the Influence offense are: General Impairment (.08 to .099% BAC) Ungraded misdemeanor Up to 6 months probation $300 fine Alcohol highway safety school Treatment when ordered High BAC (.10 to .159% BAC) […]