Let a Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer Review Your DUI Case!
If you're facing charges of DUI (Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs) or DAI (Driving After Imbibing alcohol), you need to know your rights. Pennsylvania DUI law is unusual in that it has three grades of penalties, based on how high your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was at the time of the arrest.
But any DUI conviction could mean jail time, driver's license suspension, fines and/or alcohol treatment. To make sure you're aware of the legal protections available to you, you should consider contacting a Pennsylvania DUI lawyer immediately.
Why is it important to contact a Pennsylvania DUI lawyer following a DUI arrest? Well simply consider the consequences if you're convicted of DUI in PA:
Pennsylvania DUI Penalties
First DUI Conviction (BAC between .08% and .099%):
- Up to 6 months of probation
- $300 fine
- Attendance at alcohol highway safety school
- Alcohol/drug treatment when ordered
Second DUI Conviction (BAC between .08% and .099%):
- 1-year license suspension
- 5 days to 6 months in jail
- $300-$2,500 fine
- Attendance at alcohol highway safety school
- Alcohol/drug treatment when ordered
- 1-year ignition interlock installation
Third DUI Conviction (BAC between .08% and .099%):
- 1-year license suspension
- 10 days to 2 years in jail
- $500-$5,000 fine
- Alcohol/drug treatment if ordered
- 12-month driver's license suspension
- 1-year ignition interlock installation
Can You Refuse a Breath Test?
- NO
Breath Test Refusal Penalties:
- 1st offense: 1-year driver’s license suspension (regardless of conviction)
- 2nd offense: 18-month driver’s license suspension
Pennsylvania DUI Resources
- Visit the Pennsylvania DUI laws page for a more detailed look at DUI laws in PA.
- Get the latest DUI news from our DUI news & legislation articles page.
- Check out our DUI Glossary for clarification of DUI terminology.
Steeper Penalties for Higher BAC – Ask a DUI Lawyer for Details!
Because of Pennsylvania's classifications of "high BAC" and "highest BAC" for DUI charges, you could face as much as five years in jail, a $5,000 fine and an 18-month license suspension if your BAC is above a certain limit. Your DUI lawyer can help you determine where you fall on the spectrum of illegal BACs and decide how to move forward with you case.
If you're ready to start your DUI case, all you have to do is fill out our free online case evaluation form or call us at 1 (877) 349-1311. We'll connect you with a Pennsylvania DUI lawyer so you can reclaim control of your life.
Note: DUI laws may have changed since our last update. For the latest information on these DUI laws, speak to a DUI lawyer in the state.