Getting arrested after an officer suspects that a motorist is driving under the influence (DUI) is quite embarrassing and stressful, as people often spend at least one night in state custody and may have entered police custody in a very public setting. Naturally,...
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What happens at a DUI checkpoint in Pennsylvania?
It only takes a few small mistakes at the wheel to make motorists appear intoxicated to others. Police officers will pull anyone over if they notice swerving or other unusual behavior that they associate with chemical intoxication. Motorists could also end up stopped...
Can one business partner force the closure of a company?
Business partners don't always see eye to eye about what they need to do to maximize the profits their organization generates or otherwise follow their established business plan. Sometimes, compromise is possible, but not all partnership disputes are concluded via an...
Proactive strategies can protect your estate plan
Proper estate planning requires various “what if” scenarios. Creating documents that adheres to your priorities is the initial step while accounting for a certain level of flexibility in case circumstances change. Open lines of communication with children helps them...
Pennsylvania’s drunk driving conundrum
Drunk driving continues to be a problem without a solution. Pennsylvania is not alone when it comes to cracking the code to figure out why state residents get behind the wheel after a night out with friends. According to state police, nearly 19,000 DUI arrests...
Mediating disputes between business owners: does it work?
Conflict is unavoidable in business and in life; we all know that. How we manage conflict is often the determining factor in the outcome of the dispute. Parties in a dispute have significant control over the matter based on how they react and respond to each other....
3 situations that make estate planning trusts a good investment
A trust is a legal entity that you create to fulfill a specific purpose. Trusts often serve to hold, invest and distribute assets during someone's golden years or as part of the administration of their estate. Although people often dismiss the idea of a trust as...
What do you say when an officer asks, “Have you been drinking?”
Probably the very last question you want to hear when you’ve been pulled over while driving is, “Have you been drinking?” (This is particularly true when you have, in fact, had a drink or two while you were out.) You certainly realize that it’s not exactly a good idea...
What will a Pennsylvania DUI mean for your car insurance?
Getting arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Pennsylvania will have a ripple effect on many areas of your life. You might face jail time, large fines and career penalties after your arrest. Your friends and family members might treat you...
The problem with field sobriety tests
When police suspect that someone is driving under the influence, they may use a breath test to undergo an evaluation. However, before a breath test is administered, law enforcement often uses other tests to determine if someone was driving under the influence. It’s...
