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Annotate this Case. Justia Opinion Summary. Following his arrest on suspicion of DUI in May 2015, appellant Thomas Bell was transported to the Lycoming County DUI Center. There, a detective read the PennDOT DL-26 form to appellant and he refused to submit to a blood test.
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Such a test is a valid search incident to a lawful arrest for DUI, and the arrestee has “no right to refuse it.”
“His refusal to submit to the lawfully ordered blood draw impeded Officer Szmodis’ investigation of the DUI case. Thus, Appellant’s intentional actions in refusing to allow a blood draw to occur interfered with the administration of law.”
The new law focuses on treatment for first-time DUI offenders, rather than strictly punishment and suspension. There are now three levels of DUI: General Impairment (.08 to .099% BAC) High BAC (.10 to .159% BAC) Highest BAC (.16% and higher) Under the new DUI law minors, commercial drivers, school vehicle or bus drivers, and offenders involved ...
Apr 4, 2024 · In Pennsylvania, DUIs made up one in four arrests in 2021. Whether you made a poor choice or have a problem you need help with, DUI charges are a serious matter. The Pennsylvania legislature revised its drunk driving laws to include more severe penalties. A conviction can carry jail time and fines in the thousands of dollars.
