Is Drunk Driving a criminal offense or a traffic offense?
Is Drunk Driving a crime? And can it be expunged? These are questions I am often asked by clients and the answers differ depending on where you are charged. Pennsylvania In Pennsylvania, a driving under the influence (DUI) charge is a criminal offense. The charge is governed by § 3802 of the Pennsylvania Criminal Code. As it is a criminal offense, a conviction will show up on a criminal background check. However, a first offense DUI in Pennsylvania can be expunged under a d