On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | Jul 9, 2018 | Drunk Driving
A few weeks ago, the American Broadcasting Company fired Roseanne Barr from the reboot of her popular TV sitcom “Roseanne” after she posted racist comments on Twitter. In an effort to justify her behavior, the comedian and actress explained that it was a...
On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | May 18, 2018 | Drunk Driving
You spend the afternoon at your buddy’s barbecue. You have a couple hotdogs, wash them down with a couple beers, then head home. You feel perfectly fine behind the wheel—you only had two beers over the course of several hours, and you were careful to stay...
On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | May 3, 2018 | Drunk Driving
Understanding your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is important to be able to do when you’ve been drinking. If you drink to the point of inebriation in the eyes of the law—BAC of 0.08 percent or higher—then you could face stiff penalties if you get...
On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | May 2, 2018 | Drunk Driving
Last month, a Pennsylvania woman rear-ended two vehicles in Westover. When they police arrived, they determined she was high on heroin. With her in the vehicle was her one-year-old son—who was sitting in the back seat without proper restraint. The woman was...
On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | Mar 28, 2018 | Drunk Driving
If you’re driving a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania, you’re considered to be giving implied consent to a breathalyzer—or blood or urine—test, should a police officer have reason to believe you’re driving under the influence of alcohol of...
On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | Mar 28, 2018 | Drunk Driving, Personal Injury
Drunk drivers can pose a huge threat to the safety of others on the road. It’s important to be able to tell the difference between a drunk driver and an unattentive or aggressive driver. In this post, we identify some of the indicators drunk driving and lay out...
On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | Mar 9, 2018 | Drunk Driving
The Pennsylvania State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup has released a new study on alcohol use among teenagers and pre-teens (between the ages of 12 and 17). The initial findings should provide comfort to parents of children in this age group. The research, which...
On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | Mar 2, 2018 | Drunk Driving
In the smart phone era, opportunities for distraction are virtually limitless. In 2012, Pennsylvania passed a law making it illegal to text while driving. It prohibits reading, writing or sending any type of text-based message—including email or other form of...
On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | Feb 21, 2018 | Drunk Driving
Compared to other states, Pennsylvania is pretty strict when it comes to drunk driving. If you get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), here’s what you should know: Immediate consequences The court considers two factors in assessing the penalty for a...
On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | Aug 4, 2017 | Drunk Driving
New drunk driving penalties will take effect in Pennsylvania on Aug. 25 that will permit first-time offenders to continue driving if they install ignition interlock devices. Proponents argue that this law will lead to safer driving in the state. Ignition interlocks...
