You try to be cautious and courteous while you are driving, and you avoid getting behind the wheel after having anything to drink. However, you recently received a prescription for medication that makes you feel dizzy and sleepy. Is it possible that you and other...
Month: February 2018
PA Supreme Court to consider parked car DUI case
Is Pennsylvania's DUI law broad enough that it applies to an intoxicated person sitting in his vehicle in an empty parking lot in front of his own business? The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will take up the question this year. The central issue of the case is the trial...
Changes urged to Pennsylvania’s marijuana DUI standards
As medical marijuana has been legalized in Pennsylvania for over a year, Pennsylvania state police are calling for updates to the drunk driving and DUI laws to reflect the current situation. Throughout the state, dispensaries will soon be operating to provide medical...
Report finds drop in drinking among young teens in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup has identified a significant drop in alcohol use among young people ages 12 to 17. The researchers looked at data about drinking, drunk driving accidents and arrests for alcohol offenses. Between 2011 and 2015,...