Recent Pennsylvania Legal News

Thanksgiving Eve DUI Checkpoints

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It is no secret that the night before Thanksgiving is the unofficial “Biggest Party Night of the Year.”  This stems from nearly everyone having Thanksgiving Day off of work, old friends coming into town, and Thanksgiving dinner being the perfect hangover cure.  While you may be planning a bar hopping event, make sure to stay …

Pittsburgh Police Intensify Efforts to Make DUI Arrests on Holidays

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I think it is a great idea to meet up with your family and friends, but be extra careful. During holidays when you are merely looking to relax and catch-up with those who are closest to you, the police are aggressively making DUI arrests. Often, the police will position themselves near local bars and restaurants, and they only need minimal evidence that you have committed a traffic violation to justify stopping your vehicle.