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We Know Pennsylvania Law and Fight Penalties for DUI/DAI

Criminal penalties for drunk driving can involve jail time, license suspension, fines, interlock ignition installation, alcohol treatment, driving school, and many other consequences if convicted. Additionally, driver's license suspension by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will likely result from a separate administrative hearing. With so much at stake, it is critical to have a skilled DUI defense lawyer on your side from the very beginning.

Our drunk driving defense attorneys at MyPhillyLawyer.com, sponsored by Silvers, Langsam & Weitzman, P.C., understand the laws in Pennsylvania and how to effectively defend our clients' rights. Contact us today to start preparing your defense strategy.

Understanding Pennsylvania DUI/DAI Penalties

The following is a summary of the penalties one can expect to receive, if convicted for drunk driving in Pennsylvania:

BAC LEVELS

1st offense

2nd offense

3rd offense

4th offense

.08 - .099

  • 6 months maximum probation
  • $300
  • Min. jail term of 5 days
  • $300 - $2,500
  • 12 month license suspension
  • mandatory ignition interlock
  • Min. jail term of 10 days
  • $500 - $5,000
  • 12 month license suspension
  • mandatory ignition interlock

 

.10 - .159

(also Underage DAI, DAI with crash or injuries, and DAI in a commercial vehicle or school bus)

  • Min. jail term of 48 hours
  • $500 - $5000
  • 12 month license suspension
  • Min. jail term of 30 days
  • $750 - $5000
  • 12 month license suspension
  • mandatory ignition interlock
  • Min. jail term of 90 days
  • $1500 - $10,000
  • 18 month license suspension
  • mandatory ignition interlock
  • Min. jail term of 1 year
  • $1500 - $10,000
  • 18 month license suspension
  • mandatory ignition interlock

.16 or higher

(also Controlled Substances/DUI drugs and breath test refusal)

  • Min. jail term of 72 hours
  • $1000 - $5000
  • 12 month license suspension
  • Min. jail term of 90 days
  • $1500 min.
  • 18 month license suspension
  • mandatory ignition interlock
  • Min. jail term of 1 year
  • $2500 min.
  • 18 month license suspension
  • mandatory ignition interlock

 

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Whether you face potential criminal penalties for first offense or fourth offense DUI/DWI/DAI in Pennsylvania, you need an experienced lawyer on your side. Our seasoned trial lawyers are committed to our clients' needs in every case. Therefore, you can count on us to fight to protect your rights and future. Contact us to learn how we can help minimize the consequences following a DUI arrest.

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