Blog: DUI Defense

Can a DUI Conviction Affect Your Child Custody Case in Pennsylvania? What You Should Know

Oct 23, 2025

Facing a DUI charge is stressful. As a parent, that concern feels even heavier: Could this criminal issue limit your ability to see your child? In Pennsylvania, courts do not base custody solely on criminal history. Instead, they examine judgment, stability, your parenting history, and whether you pose a risk. While DUI is explicitly referenced in the custody statute, a conviction is one factor among many, not a deciding one. If you live in southeastern...

Can You Be Charged with DUI If Your Blood Alcohol Is Below 0.08? Understanding Pennsylvania’s Impairment Laws

Aug 15, 2025

Most drivers believe that the legal limit for driving under the influence in Pennsylvania is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent. While that is the general standard, the law is not as straightforward as many people think. In reality, you can be arrested and charged with DUI even if your BAC is below 0.08, depending on your behavior, the circumstances of your arrest, and whether other substances were involved. At Applebaum Joachim Law...