One of the most common things that drivers, both young and old, fear are drunk drivers on the road. This fear of drunk drivers is not without reason as states such as Pennsylvania and others in the union often report high numbers of drunk driving accidents each year....
Drunk Driving
Drunk driving: High-risk drinking anticipated with game days
Another exciting college football season is around the corner for Penn State fans. In addition to football games, a new college semester and an influx of new students, Pennsylvania law enforcement and paramedics anticipate an increased number of young adults...
Man charged with his 6th drunk driving offense
Every criminal case is different. There are multiple factors to consider and laws that impact the charges in a case and sentencing that could occur if a conviction is secured. In particular, an accused's previous history often impacts how a drunk driving case will be...
Woman charged with drunk driving, assault and injuring sister
Some actions may feel harmless when they begin. When actions conflict with Pennsylvania law, an individual may face serious charges and consequences if convicted. One woman is likely speaking with an attorney about her recent arrest for drunk driving and assault....
Man charged with drunk driving after crashing into house
In today's society, there are cameras everywhere. Vehicles, homes businesses and people now often have cameras. Camera footage and documentation can be an asset to a defense case or an asset to the prosecution's case. No matter which side it benefits, a Pennsylvania...
The effectiveness of DUI checkpoints in Pennsylvania
Checkpoints are designed for the purpose of catching individuals who may be driving drunk, but there are many in Pennsylvania who disagree with their effectiveness and dispute their benefits. A recent checkpoint in Harrisburg that stopped 475 cars resulted in just two...
Pennsylvania school bus driver arrested for drunk driving
Sometimes actions appear to be defiance when in reality they are not. One Pennsylvania bus driver was recently conflicted with choosing to obey the orders of police and the policy for school bus drivers. Because she attempted to follow her employer's policy,...
Man arrested for drunk driving while operating golf cart
There are often jokes about bicycle-mounted police officers' ability to stop larger, faster motor vehicles when traffic offenses may have occurred. In the same sense, it would seem ridiculous to evade police officers while traveling in a golf cart. Although it is not...
Man arrested for drunk driving on way to court for DUI
Some circumstances in life can leave some people in a downward spiral. Some circumstances can seem impossible to recover from, including those that result in arrests. Unfortunately, drunk driving offenses are often repeated and a difficult cycle for some individuals...
Drunk driving: Program to reduce underage drinking
In State College, Pennsylvania, there has been a recent initiative to help reduce the amount of dangerous underage drinking through a program called the Alcohol Source Investigation Project. Because colleges such as Penn State are full of students under the age of 21,...