IS A SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT LEGAL? The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1990 that sobriety checkpoints are constitutional and are not illegal searches and seizures in violation of the 4th Amendment. The reasoning was that the public’s interest outweighs the minor and temporary intrusion. However, the Supreme Court declared that the primary purpose of… Continue reading DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS
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How Can Police Prove Drunk Driving?
What is a drunk driving case or DUI? In Pennsylvania, it is illegal for drivers 21 years of age or above to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher. It is also illegal to drive under the influence of certain controlled substances, including marijuana, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, as well… Continue reading How Can Police Prove Drunk Driving?
9 Things You Need To Know About DUI in PA
A DUI or driving under the influence of alcohol can come with some serious outcomes. You can lose your license and can be slapped with those expensive fines. Even worse, you can be put behind the bars. In this article, we walk through the key things to know about DUI in Pennsylvania. 1.… Continue reading 9 Things You Need To Know About DUI in PA