How a Lawyer-Scientist DUI Lawyer can Help: The toxicology of the Justin Bieber case There is a large difference between a DUI lawyer and a DUI Lawyer-Scientist. As I wrote before, I am not just a lawyer, not just a defense lawyer, but a trained Lawyer-Scientist. There are not too many of us out there,…
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The science of the Justin Bieber DUI case: How a lawyer-scientist can help
The science of the Justin Bieber DUI case: How a lawyer-scientist can help [Updated on 26 January 2014 at 905 am EST entitled “The Problem with the Resisting Arrest without Violence charge.”] [Updated on 31 January at 1216 pm EST to include the TMZ link to the GPS records.] There are a lot of my…
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Missouri v. McNeely
The Supreme Court of the United States just moments ago published its opinion in the case of Missouri v. McNeely (11-1425). In part the majority held: The question presented here is whether the natural metabolization of alcohol in the bloodstream presents a per se exigency that justifies an exception to the Fourth Amendment’s warrant requirement…
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Underage DUI Laws in PA (Part 2)
In our last post, we examined the legal penalties and additional consequences for an underage DUI in PA. Today we look at other related offenses and how to defend and underage DUI charge. Underage Drinking If you are charged with and underage DUI, it is likely you will also be charged with underage drinking. The…
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Underage DUI Laws in PA
With schools and colleges off for the summer, teenagers spend a lot of their free time on the road. As part of our series “Summertime – DUI Time.” We take a closer look at Underage (Under 21) DUI in PA. If you are between the ages of 18 and 21, and convicted of a DUI,…
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Summertime DUI: Federal DUI in PA
One of the great summer pastimes in Pennsylvania is visiting National Parks and Forests in the state such as Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, the Gettysburg National Battlefield, and Allegheny National Forest. As these area are administered by the Federal Government, a DUI in these areas will result in a federal DUI offense. Law…
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5 Ways to Avoid a DUI (After Getting Pulled Over)
The cops have pulled you over on suspicion of a DUI. Here are 5 practical tips you can use to avoid a DUI conviction…
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Life in Prison for a DUI
DUI laws are becoming more and more stringent as lawmakers try to make a name for themselves. One bill would punish DUI cases resulting in death with life in prison: Delegate lobbies for DUI bill CHARLESTON, W.Va – Delegate Brian Savilla made an emotional plea to his House colleagues Wednesday to consider his bill toughening…
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DUI Arrests Purposely Targeting Innocent People
You may be surprised to learn that some DUI laws in Pennsylvania specifically target innocent people. Yes, even if you haven’t had a sip of alcohol or abused any illicit drugs, you can still be arrested for DUI and charged with a DUI equivalent to those with “Highest Rate” blood alcohol levels. Even for a…
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The Confrontation Clause: The Primary Purpose Rule and the Particular Witness Rule
The below is a full lecture on the Confrontation Clause and the explanation of the “Primary Purpose Rule,” the “Particular Witness Rule,” and an examination of all of the current cases as decided or pending before the United States Supreme Court. This lecture is presented from a practical point of view for the benefit of…
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