Allegedly, the defendant, who is from Russia, presented an international driving permit when asked for his license and explained why he didn’t have a Pennsylvania license. After performing poorly on field sobriety tests, the defendant was arrested for DUI. The defendant consented to a blood test, and the results showed a high level of alcohol in his blood. At trial, the defendant was found guilty of DUI and sentenced to probation. He then appealed. in which the defendant argued his consent to submit to a blood test was not valid due to language barriers, the court explained the grounds for sup ..read more

Allegedly, around 7:00 p.m., the vehicle crashed, striking a guardrail and overturning, resulting in the friend sustaining severe injuries. A police officer arrived at the scene and observed signs of intoxication in the defendant, including the smell of alcohol on his breath, bloodshot eyes, and poor performance on field sobriety tests. The defendant was arrested and later refused to submit to a breath test. Following a non-jury trial, the defendant was found guilty of DUI, and the court sentenced him to three to six months’ incarceration. The defendant appealed. issued in a DUI case, in many ..read more

Reportedly, the defendant was charged with two counts of driving under the influence (DUI) of a controlled substance and one count of exceeding maximum speed limits. Prior to trial, he moved to suppress the evidence obtained following the traffic stop, challenging the lawfulness of the police officer’s actions leading to the arrest. The trial court denied his motion, and he was subsequently convicted and sentenced. He then appealed the trial court’s denial of his suppression motion. the smell of marijuana can be a factor in determining whether probable cause exists for questioning a DUI suspec ..read more

It is alleged that during the trial, a police officer certified in crash reconstruction testified that the defendant collided with the other car involved in the crash at a high speed, which caused him to sustain injuries. The officer also testified that the defendant had a small bag of marijuana in his possession. The trial court found the defendant guilty and sentenced him to incarceration, license suspension, and fines, and later added a sentence of restitution. The defendant appealed. affirmed the defendant’s conviction for DUI while under the influence of marijuana, which arose out of a cr ..read more

Reportedly, the Commonwealth charged the defendant with multiple offenses, including Involuntary Manslaughter and DUI. After a jury trial in July 2022, the defendant was convicted of Homicide by Vehicle while DUI, Homicide by Vehicle, and DUI. He then appealed. the actions of the victims of the crash do not impact the defendant’s guilt. If you are accused of a DUI offense, it is smart to talk to a Pennsylvania DUI defense lawyer regarding your possible defenses ..read more

It is alleged that the defendant was charged with a DUI offense. Prior to trial, he filed a motion to suppress the evidence obtained during his discussion with the officer, arguing that the officer opened the driver’s side door without permission. The trial court denied the defendant’s motion. He was convicted, after which he appealed. assessed the reasonableness of a stop that led to a DUI arrest in a case in which it ultimately denied the defendant’s motion to suppress. If you are charged with a DUI offense, you should meet a Pennsylvania DUI defense attorney as soon as possible ..read more

It is reported that the officer testified the defendant’s behaviors were consistent with impairment based on his extensive DUI enforcement experience. The defendant was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of a controlled substance. He moved to suppress the evidence obtained during his traffic stop on the grounds that the office lacked reasonable grounds for stopping and questioning him. The municipal court denied his motion, and he was convicted. He then appealed. examined what is considered reasonable cause to effectuate a DUI traffic stop in a case in which the defendant ap ..read more

Allegedly, the defendant submitted to field sobriety tests, which she failed. She consented to a blood test, which indicated a BAC of .161%, more than twice the legal limit of .08%. Based on this evidence, she was charged with DUI general impairment. She was convicted, after which she appealed. , the court looked at what constitutes sufficient proof of general impairment. If you are accused of committing a DUI offense, it is in your best interest to talk to a Pennsylvania DUI defense lawyer at your earliest convenience ..read more

It is reported that the defendant was subsequently arrested and charged with driving under the influence. He filed a motion to suppress evidence obtained from what he argued was an illegal seizure. Specifically, he claimed that the activation of police lights and the approach of the troopers constituted an investigative detention without reasonable suspicion. The court, however, determined that the Trooper’s actions fell within the community caretaking doctrine and denied the defendant’s motion. The defendant was convicted following a bench hearing. He appealed. , evidence obtained while a pol ..read more

It is reported that the defendant performed poorly on field sobriety tests and underwent a blood draw, which revealed a BAC that was three times over the legal limit. Following her charges, the defendant filed a motion asserting that the traffic stop was unlawful and sought to suppress any evidence obtained from it. The trial court denied her motion, and a trial was held on stipulated facts. She was found guilty, and she appealed. issued in a DUI case, the court explained the differences between a mere encounter and an investigatory stop, ultimately rejecting the defendant’s argument that the ..read more