Pulled over for a suspected DUI in Pennsylvania? What you do in the next five minutes can shape the next year of your life. In this episode of the Now We Defend podcast, three former prosecutors break down exactly how to handle a DUI stop, what to refuse, what to consent to, and the single biggest mistake most people make.
We cover:
00:00 Intro and why DUIs touch so many lives 03:00 The two main categories of DUI in Pennsylvania (per se vs. general impairment) 05:00 The three tiers of alcohol DUI and what BAC puts you where 07:00 Why "I only had two beers" doesn't help you 09:00 Drug DUIs, prescription medications, and marijuana 12:00 Implied consent explained 15:00 The DL-26 form and what it actually says 17:00 Why refusing the blood test almost always backfires 20:00 What legally counts as a "refusal" (it's more than you think) 26:00 Search warrants for blood and obstruction of justice charges 30:00 Field sobriety tests are NOT pass/fail 35:00 How to actually handle a DUI stop (step by step) 42:00 The "two beer rule" myth 47:00 Consciousness of guilt and why it wins prosecutors trials 54:00 What's coming next: the ARD program
This episode covers Pennsylvania DUI law specifically, including how things work in York County, Adams County, Dauphin County, Lancaster County, and Cumberland County. If you've been charged with a DUI or want to know what to do if you ever are, this is the episode to watch.
WHO WE ARE We're three former prosecutors who now defend the accused. Now We Defend is the podcast where we share what we learned on the other side of the courtroom so you can make better decisions when you need them most.
DISCLAIMER This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different. If you've been charged with a crime, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
