From bad weather to drunk drivers, you need to keep an eye out for many different risks while behind the wheel. Additionally, it is important to understand that many accidents occur due to less visible risk factors, such as driver fatigue. If you feel tired and worry...
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What are the consequences of drugged driving in Pennsylvania?
Drunk driving is often a top concern for municipalities and motorists alike. However, drugged driving can also impair someone operating a vehicle. Any amount of a controlled substance in a person's system could open the individual to drugged driving charges. The...
Ways to contest the results of a breath test
Breath test results are common evidence in DUI cases. Pennsylvania is an implied consent state, which means that you are obligated to consent to a desktop breath test or blood analysis test to determine your blood alcohol content. Sometimes, officers also administer a...
Keeping a job during a criminal trial
A criminal arrest and the resulting procedure are major, life-changing events. However, time does not stand still. People still need to make money. They still need to provide for themselves or their families. What happens during an arrest? A criminal arrest could stop...
Quick steps to take after a hit and run accident
Auto collisions are stressful and terrifying, and often end in tragedy. Whether the accident is a minor fender bender or a dangerous collision, one thing is consistent. All parties involved in the accident should stay at the scene until the police come. If a driver...
Can you receive a drug possession charge as a vehicle passenger?
When a friend offers you a ride, you might feel that you have no reason to refuse their generous offer. Even if you know that your friend might have illegal substances in their car, you may think that it will not affect you because the drugs clearly are not yours. If...
The dangers of winter driving in Pennsylvania
When you take to the roads in Pennsylvania in the winter months, you face added risks. An inexperienced driver could fail to account for snow or ice and smash into your vehicle, causing personal injury. While you can not prevent all accidents, you can take measures to...
State passes tougher penalties for repeat DUI offenders
Driving under the influence of alcohol has serious consequences in Pennsylvania, especially for chronic offenders. The state recently toughened penalties for motorists with multiple DUI convictions. The change came about in an attempt to keep dangerous drivers off the...
Why are SUV rollover accidents common?
An SUV has a top-heavy design that makes it more prone to rollover accidents than other vehicles. Because of this, they usually have warning labels in the vehicle that will mention the rollover risk. Hot Cars notes that the rollover risk issue is a natural part of the...
What happens when you are charged with a crime in Pennsylvania
Having a working sense of what happens when the state accuses you of a crime could bring some peace of mind during this chaotic life event. A few of the details differ from common knowledge. 1. Police notified The City of Harrisburg has launched an online crime...