“Zero-Tolerance” for Cannabis in Pennsylvania DUI Offenses May Soon End
State Senator Proposes Bill To Remove DUI Penalties for Registered MMJ Patients Without Proof of Impairment – Despite the legalization of medical marijuana (MMJ), the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania still has a “zero-tolerance” statute.
New Jersey Takes Another Step in Safeguarding Against DWI
Governor Phil Murphy expands the use of ignition interlock devices to further deter driving under the influence. Late this summer, the State of New Jersey enacted several new laws in its on-going efforts to prevent DWI. This includes requiring an ignition interlock device installation for first time offenders convicted of drunk driving offenses and those refusing breath tests....
Strict Limits Put On Prosecution of Cannabis DUI in Philadelphia
District Attorney Larry Krasner deviates from other Commonwealth prosecutors with one word – “No.” In a departure from the consensus of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, Philadelphia D.A. Larry Krasner has stated, on the record, that his office will strictly limit the prosecution of cannabis-based driving under the influence (DUI) cases. Specifically, only those instances in...
New DUI Penalties in Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth gets tough on repeat offenders The new year brings tougher laws and penalties for those with multiple driving under the influence (DUI) convictions in Pennsylvania. Just before the holidays, the Commonwealth joined the majority of states across the U.S. that consider multiple DUIs as felonies and enacted legislation that increases the penalties for repeat DUI offenders and...