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DUI Procedures and Testing

Three Factors Prosecutors Consider When Establishing a DUI Case

December 11, 2025
DUI Procedures and Testing

Understanding How the Commonwealth Builds a DUI Case   In Pennsylvania, prosecutors must satisfy several legal requirements before they can secure a DUI conviction. The Commonwealth carries the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, one of the highest...

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Attorney Michael Kotik Reviews Your Case | Blood Test Refusal for DUI Charge

December 9, 2025
DUI Procedures and Testing

If you refuse to provide a blood sample during a DUI stop in Pennsylvania, there are serious consequences — even if you are not ultimately convicted of DUI. License Suspension for Refusal Once the arresting officer submits their report to...

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A Driver Has Fifth Amendment Rights When Stopped For DUI

July 7, 2020
DUI Procedures and Testing

American citizens have Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination. This right prevents the government from forcing a person to give testimony or some type of communicative evidence that can as a way to incriminate them. A person may claim their right...

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When is Chemical Testing Conducted in a DUI case?

July 7, 2020
DUI Procedures and Testing

When law enforcement investigates a drunk driving case, chemical testing is only one of the tools that they have to investigate the case. Law enforcement may conduct chemical testing both before and after an arrest. Chemical testing may occur at...

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When Can I See My Attorney In a DUI Case?

July 7, 2020
DUI Procedures and Testing

If you have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, you have certain rights that authorities must respect. One of the rights is the ability to see an attorney. However, you generally won't be able to see your...

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