Driving is an important part of most people’s daily lives as it is the only viable way to get to work, grocery store or visit the hospital for a doctor’s appointment. However, driving is a privilege that most people take for granted. Unfortunately, you can lose this...
Drunk Driving
Drunk Driving
Can breath test machines produce incorrect results?
Any motorist that police pull over on suspicion of drunk driving will likely undergo a breath test to determine their blood alcohol concentration. These devices measure the amount of alcohol in the breath and produce a result that lets officers know whether you...
Is drugged driving a serious problem?
Data compiled in 2018 as part of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) captured how 12.6 million individuals decided to get behind the wheel of their car while drugged that year. This statistic compares to eight million drunk drivers who took to the...
Breathalyzer tests can give false readings
If you are stopped and asked to take a Breathalyzer test by the Carbondale police, you might feel offended. Especially if you have not been drinking or only had one beer. You might consider refusing to take the test. However, this would be a bad idea. Under...
A DUI stop could quickly take a turn for the worse
In the event that you’re pulled over for suspicion of DUI, it’s natural to have concerns about what will unfold over the next few minutes. While the officer will do their part in determining if you’ve broken the law, there are steps you can take to protect yourself....
How a DUI can affect your life
If you’re pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, the officer will do whatever they can to get to the bottom of their suspicion. In addition to asking you questions, they may request that you take a field sobriety test and/or breathalyzer...
New DUI law stiffens penalties and includes felony charges
Pennsylvania has long been unique as one of only four states whose drunk driving laws did not make any form of DUI violation a felony. The legislature has now shed that questionable distinction by passing a bill that makes certain repeat offenders guilty of a felony....
Understanding Pennsylvania’s implied consent law
Many residents of Lackawanna County have heard of "Breathalyzer tests" or "implied consent," but few understand the law behind the names. The Pennsylvania Legislature, like legislatures in the other 49 states, has passed a law that requires all persons driving on the...
DUI victims group pushes for stronger penalties
As the Pennsylvania legislative session nears adjournment, people who consider themselves victims of drunk drivers are pushing for stronger penalties. The draft legislation is aimed at repeat drunk drivers, and its principal goal is to make a third DUI offense a...
How does a Breathalyzer work?
Most residents of Lackawanna County are aware that local police departments use a device called a "Breathalyzer" to measure the blood alcohol content of persons believed to be driving under the influence of alcohol, but very few understand how such devices work. While...