Per Se DUI and DUID Prosecutions: A Shortcut to Convictions, Bypassing the Question of Impairment

Introduction Driving under the influence (DUI) and driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) are significant public safety concerns that lawmakers and law enforcement agencies work tirelessly to address. While the need to deter and punish intoxicated drivers is undeniable, the per se theory of prosecution has sparked a debate about whether it adequately addresses…

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As Fetterman continues his marijuana listening tour, what does legalization mean for DUI enforcement?

As Fetterman continues his marijuana listening tour, what does legalization mean for DUI enforcement?

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has recently started touring Pennsylvania to hold public forums on the legalization of marijuana. Fetterman is an advocate for legalization and Gov. Tom Wolfe has said it may be time for PA to legalize marijuana as well. (See also: Fetterman starts marijuana hearings in central Pennsylvania) But the question still remains,…

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“Darkness” sends 20 to the ER in PA

“Darkness” sends 20 to the ER in PA

Pennsylvania has seen share of K2 and spice emergencies, due to bad batches, or overdoses during over the past years. One brand in particular, called Darkness is responsible for sending 20 patients into the ER at PinnacleHealth during the first weekend of August 2016. Dauphin County’s Drug Task Force and Harrisburg police are investigating to…

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Bad batch of K2 causing problems in PA

Synthetic marijuana has been around for years now but a recent “spike” in overdoses has brought it back into the spotlight. Synthetic marijuana products like spice and K2 are illegal in Pennsylvania as well as across the country.  These designer drugs are made in laboratories and sold commercially.  While they are sold as marijuana substitutes, they…

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Driving while medicated is the next big law enforcement push

Reports across the country show the cops are gearing up for the next big push: “Drugged-Driving”. Drugged-driving, sometimes referred to as DUI-Drugs (DUID), is when someone drives under the influence of either illicit or legal prescription drugs that are deemed to cause impairment.  Some of the most common prescription drugs people are being arrested for…

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In Pennsylvania, do I have to keep all of my prescription drugs in their original containers or have the prescription with me?

In Pennsylvania, do I have to keep all of my prescription drugs in their original containers or have the prescription with me?     As DUID lawyers, we often get “tag along” charges that our clients are charged with when they are accused of DUID. One of those tag along charges is violation of 35…

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