The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole is one dozens of state agencies around the country to have adopted the use of electronic monitoring bracelets to combat drunk driving. Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring, or SCRAM, bracelets detect even trace...
Month: May 2018
Criminal offenses associated with alcohol and drugs
Alcohol and drugs play a significant role in criminal activities. People who consume alcohol or use drugs may experience judgment impairment, lower inhibitions and aggressive behaviors. These side effects contribute to various types of crimes. Here are...
Factors that could trigger a DUI charge
Pennsylvania residents who are taken into custody after a DUI are likely going to be charged with a misdemeanor offense. However, there are some cases in which a DUI could be upgraded to a felony, which comes with enhanced penalties and long-term ramifications. A DUI...
Drivers of rental cars entitled to privacy, Supreme Court rules
Pennsylvania residents who borrow a rental car from a family member or friend should be aware that, according to a Supreme Court decision, they are entitled to the same protections against illegal police searches. This decision, which was handed down on May 14, came...
Man facing DUI and drug charges after stopping at Wawa
A Pennsylvania man was taken into custody on May 4 after authorities allegedly found marijuana in his vehicle. According to the report, the 23-year-old Northampton County man was confronted by law officials at a Wawa. A state trooper arrived at the Wawa, which was...
Repeat offender bill approved by Pennsylvania House
According to a Pennsylvania lawmaker, approximately one-third of drunk drivers who are taken into custody or convicted on a DUI charge are repeat offenders. Data from Pennsylvania Parents Against Impaired Driving shows that 40 percent of drunk driving fatalities are...