Legal Question in DUI Law in Pennsylvania

dui jurisdiction

sewickley cop pulled my father over in ohio twp. and took him for blood work. Not in vechile pulled over on the side of the road. Someone followed him home and called the sewickley police. Just wondering if they are allowed to pull someone over in another twp and take them for blood test without alerting that twp that he was in. and if he is not physically driving the car when they stop him can the charge him with dui.


Asked on 3/27/08, 11:56 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles A. Pascal, Jr. Law Office of Charles A. Pascal, Jr.

Re: dui jurisdiction

If the officer was outside of his jurisdiction, and did not witness any driving within his jurisdiction, the charge should be dismissed. There are limited exceptions.

Feel free to email me or call me for further discussion if you wish.

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Answered on 3/28/08, 11:05 am
Brian Zeiger Levin & Zeiger LLP

Re: dui jurisdiction

if the cop doesn't observe him driving, at trial, the da needs a witness for operation, unless the defendant makes a statement admitting he was driving.

email me if this is unclear. [email protected]

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Answered on 3/28/08, 12:11 am


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