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(IN MY LOCAL AREA) One of the first questions people ask themselves when they get a DUI charge is “Should I get a DUI lawyer near me?” The question of whether to get a local DUI lawyer or a lawyer from another area comes down to comfort level. But in

There are 3 types of chemical tests that police use to determine intoxication level:  blood, breath, and urine.   In Pennsylvania, police would be using blood tests and breath tests.  Urine tests would be very uncommon, and would not be taken at a police station or DUI center.  But urine

  It is very rare to be pulled over by police for a DUI.   When someone is pulled over for a suspected DUI, the police are usually drawn to the person’s attention because of a traffic violation—for example, speeding, driving too slow for traffic, erratically crossing lines or weaving in a

  If you are charged with a crime in the Lehigh Valley, then you need to get a criminal defense attorney.  The first question you face is where to seek an attorney.  You can ask family and friends, look online, do some research.  The most important thing, however, is to

  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

    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,