Police often treat field sobriety tests (FSTs) as objective proof of intoxication. However, these roadside exercises are highly subjective and prone to error. An arrest based on a "failed" test is not the end of your DUI case. You have a right to challenge these...
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How much can a DUI charge cost in Erie?
Facing a DUI charge is a serious matter that can have long-lasting financial implications. If you're living in Erie, Pennsylvania, and find yourself in this situation, it's crucial to understand what you might be up against. A report from WTAJ has shed light on the...
What are some common ways to challenge a breath test?
One of the last situations a Pennsylvania resident wants to be in is being pulled over by a police officer on suspicion of DUI. If the officer asks you to submit to a breath test, you can refuse, but in many cases, it’s better to agree to take it. There are common...
Has an officer made a mistake before arresting you for DUI?
Police officers, just like other professionals in Pennsylvania, make mistakes from time to time. When it comes to DUI cases, those mistakes can often mean the difference between a conviction and an acquittal. Stopping you without probable cause The Fourth Amendment to...
Are DUI checkpoints legal?
To catch drunk drivers in Pennsylvania, some law enforcement officials will set up a DUI checkpoint and stop every driver who passes through that area. As a result, the police can stop just as many sober drivers as intoxicated ones. Since police don't seem to have...
The penalties for a DUI conviction in Pennsylvania
If you have been charged with drinking and driving, the decisions you make regarding your case could have profound consequences for your freedom, your record, your independence and your reputation. Before you plead guilty to a DUI charge, you should know the potential...

