Medical marijuana is legal in Pennsylvania, but authorized users still face the risk of arrest because it is illegal to drive if they have any trace of marijuana in their system. A bill was recently introduced in the state Senate to end this zero tolerance and stop...
Drunk Driving Charges
How can I defend myself against DUI charges?
Facing drunk driving charges can be overwhelming which is why accused drivers should be familiar with the different ways they can defend themselves against DUI charges. The best approach for defending against DUI charges depends on the situation and circumstances the...
Trucker arrested for DUI, resisting arrest and other charges
Truckers are a critical part of the economy in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. Given the current state of affairs, that is truer than ever. Still, drivers are required to adhere to the law and ensure they do not commit violations that can result to...
Study claims that drunk driving is on the rise among veterans
A recent study claims that both binge drinking and drunk driving have increased in recent years among veterans. Veterans in Pennsylvania should pay attention to the change in drinking habits and driving while intoxicated. Using data from the Centers for Disease...
Pennsylvania checkpoint results in 16 being taken into custody
There were 16 people taken into custody at a sobriety checkpoint in York County on Nov. 23. The checkpoint took place at the business loop of Interstate 83. While the majority were taken into custody for DUI, police say that they found meth and drug packing materials...
NTSB pushes for efforts to combat drug-impaired driving
Medical marijuana has been legalized in many states, including Pennsylvania. The penalties for driving under the influence remain the same. However, federal traffic safety officials have called for the government to do more to control the problem of driving while...
Even a professional athlete is not immune from DUI charges
Regular folks tend to believe there appears to be a double standard when it comes to famous people and law enforcement. It's not enough that celebrities and Pennsylvania professional athletes have significant financial resources to handle anything that comes along,...
NFL player charged with multiple crimes
Although the Steelers and Eagles dominate Pennsylvania's professional football landscape, a player out west made headlines of his own on Sunday off the field. At about 6:27 p.m. on Sept. 16, calls were made to 911 about a vehicle that had run into mailboxes, trash...
Actor Vince Vaughn charged with DUI
Pennsylvania residents may recall recent media reports about the actor Vince Vaughn being taken into custody by police in California for driving while under the influence of alcohol. The 48-year-old actor was also cited for obstruction when he allegedly refused to...
Pennsylvania woman facing DUI charges after crash
Police in Pennsylvania believe that a 32-year-old Newtown woman was intoxicated when she was involved in a motor vehicle accident in Bucks County during the early morning hours of Aug. 6. The woman was formally charged with driving under the influence on Aug. 20 after...