Blog: DUI

How Can A Christmas Eve DUI Charge Affect Your Future In Pennsylvania?

Dec 15, 2025

Christmas Eve in Pennsylvania often feels like a break from normal life. From downtown Pittsburgh to the quiet suburbs of Allegheny County, people leave work early, meet friends and family, and stay out later than usual. Because of that, police also increase patrols and DUI enforcement during the holidays. If you are pulled over and charged with a Christmas Eve DUI, the effects do not end when the holiday passes. Instead, that one night can...

Refusing The Breath Test In Pennsylvania: How License Suspensions And DUI Charges Collide In Pittsburgh

Nov 27, 2025

Refusing a breath test in Pennsylvania can feel like taking control of your current situation. Maybe you are worried that blowing into the machine will hand the police hard evidence. Maybe a friend once told you to never agree to a breathalyzer. In reality, refusing a chemical test in Pennsylvania often makes things much worse. It can trigger a separate license suspension through PennDOT, bump DUI penalties into a higher tier, and give prosecutors one...

First-Time DUI in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know Before Court

Sep 4, 2025

If you were recently arrested for driving under the influence in Pennsylvania, you’re likely scared, overwhelmed, and unsure of what comes next. That’s natural. A first-time DUI can feel like your whole future is on the line. At Hadeed Law in Pittsburgh, attorney Samir Hadeed wants you to know that you don’t have to face this alone. The law is complex, but understanding what you’re up against can make all the difference in protecting your...