Blog Category | DUI defense
What Penalties Could I Face if Convicted of a DUI?
A DUI conviction in Pennsylvania can lead to probation or jail time, fines, and the loss of your driving privileges. You may also have to complete programs or treatment ordered by the court. The exact penalties depend on the DUI offense and whether you have prior DUI convictions. If you’re...
Can I Be Charged With a DUI Even if My BAC Is Below the Legal Limit?
Yes. In Pennsylvania, you can face a DUI charge even if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is below 0.08%. That number is the threshold for a BAC-based DUI, but it isn’t the only way someone can be charged. Pennsylvania law also prohibits driving after drinking enough alcohol that you’re incapable...
Can I Fight a DUI Charge if I Refused a Breathalyzer or Field Sobriety Test?
Yes, you can still fight a DUI charge in Pennsylvania if you refused a breathalyzer or field sobriety test. However, these tests aren’t treated the same under Pennsylvania law, so refusing them can have different consequences. If you’re facing a DUI in Lehigh County, Crouthamel Law Offices provides DUI defense...
What Should I Do If I'm Arrested for a DUI in Pennsylvania?
If you’re arrested for a DUI in Pennsylvania, stay calm, comply with the officer’s lawful instructions, and avoid answering questions about where you were or how much you had to drink. What you say and do in the hours after an arrest can shape the rest of your case, sometimes...
What Is the Legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limit for DUI Charges?
Pennsylvania’s legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for most drivers is 0.08%. That’s the number most people know, but it’s not the whole picture. You can still face DUI charges before reaching that limit, depending on the circumstances. At Crouthamel Law, we represent people facing DUI charges in Bethlehem and...
Why high driving is harder to identify than drunk driving
When people talk about driving under the influence, they often are referring to alcohol. But it’s important to remember that this is not the only way that someone can be arrested on allegations of impaired driving. It also counts as impairment if they’re under the influence of substances like marijuana....
3 reasons to fight a DUI charge
Each year, a lot of people just accept the DUI charge the police give them. They plead guilty and accept the consequences. Reasons for doing so could include them thinking they have no chance of beating the charge or being put off by the fact that they would have to...
Will you go to jail for a first DUI offense in Pennsylvania?
A common question among many first-time driving under the influence (DUI) offenders is whether they will go to jail if they’re convicted. While jail time is a real possibility following a DUI conviction, it all comes down to the circumstances of an offense. If you’ve recently been arrested, there is...
Stay out of the “Drinksgiving” DUI zone
Are you dreading Thanksgiving dinner with contentious relatives or competitive in-laws determined to one-up everyone with their deviled eggs? Or maybe it’s your first holiday without the kids and you’re looking to lift your spirits with a few bottles or cocktails. Either way, the night before Thanksgiving has developed the...
2 legal concepts crucial to DUI stops
Just because the police stop you and charge you with driving under the influence (DUI) does not necessarily mean you will get a conviction. There are plenty of ways to contest the charges and many people successfully do so each year. One method is to challenge two key legal concepts...