The Supreme Court Announces its Decision in Bullcoming v. New Mexico in Favor of the Petitioner The Supreme Court of the United States has reversed the decision in the case of Bullcoming v. New Mexico siding with the argument that the prosecution using a surrogate forensic analyst who was not involved in the actual testing…
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Apple Agrees to Remove DUI Checkpoint Apps
Apple has agreed to remove apps that alert people to the location of DUI checkpoints. As we have written before, a group of four senators wrote letters to Apple, RIM and Google requesting the censorship of apps that can be used to alert users about DUI checkpoints. RIM removed two popular apps previously and Apple’s…
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Google App Helps Drivers Avoid DUI Checkpoints
There seems to be an app for almost everything nowadays. Recently, a DUI checkpoint evasion app, which informs users of the locations of DUI checkpoints, has caught the ire of some senators who are pushing to have them removed. Four senators, Harry Reid (D-NV), Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ), and Tom Udall…
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PA DUI Blog 2010 Year in Review Part 2
We previously took a look at numbers 10 through 6 in the list of our top ten DUI articles of 2010. Today we take a look at the very best posts of the last year. : The Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer Challenge: Pennsylvania DUI Penalties Average every day citizens who I meet all over PA frequently…
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PA DUI Blog 2010 Year in Review Part 1
When we started Pennsylvania DUI Blog, our goal was to present an alternative and balanced view as opposed to the propaganda being pushed by powerful DUI lobbies who are infringing on our rights and to try to combat the often lamented adage that “there is a DUI exception to the Constitution.” Our goal is to…
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Driving under the influence of Prescription Drugs
Modern pharmacology has produced a number of drugs that cause physiological symptoms similar to ones shown by someone who is drunk. These drugs may or may not affect someone’s ability to drive safely. Hence this is a growing problem and one that DUI lawyers in Pennsylvania and beyond need to monitor. Here is a recent…
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The Fourth of July and DUI
Aside from burgers and fireworks, the Fourth of July is a time to reflect on how fortunate we are to be free and have rights. Freedom of Speech. The Right to Bear Arms. Protection from unreasonable search and seizure. (Does not apply to Texas DUI suspects.) Right to a Trial by Jury. The Presumption of…
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PA DUI Mailbag: Why do you use Expert Witnesses
Every Friday we will take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions about Pennsylvania DUI so that we can clear up any misconceptions and provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information. Today: I consulted with one of the lawyers in your firm and he recommended that we call in an expert…
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PA DUI Mailbag: How long does a DUI conviction stay on my record?
Every Friday we will take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions about Pennsylvania DUI so that we can clear up any misconceptions and provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information. Today: I am facing DUI charges in York County, Pennsylvania. If I am convicted, how long with this stay…
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DUI Penalties in Foreign Countries
A DUI lawyer in Delaware recently posted a blog about the differences in penalties for a DUI here in the US and other countries: The U.S. penalties for DUI are nothing compared to these countries. Do we need change? In Australia, the names of intoxicated drivers are sent to the local paper and are printed under the…
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