DUI Offenses and Penalties - Higher BAC
Our blog last week showed the Penalties for general impairment offenses. This week we wanted to provide the penalties for the higher BAC offenses. They are as follows:
High BAC penalties (.10 to .159% BAC)
No prior DUI offenses
ungraded misdemeanor
12 month license suspension
48 hours to 6 months prison
$500 to $5,000 fine
alcohol highway safety school
treatment when ordered
1 prior DUI offense
ungraded misdemeanor
12 month suspension
30 days to 6 months prison
$750 to $5,000 fine
alcohol highway safety school
treatment when ordered
1 year ignition interlock
2 or more prior DUI offenses
1st degree misdemeanor
18 month license suspension
90 days to 5 years prison
$1,500 to $10,000 fine
treatment when ordered
1 year ignition interlock
3 or more prior DUI offenses
1st degree misdemeanor
18 month license suspension
1 to 5 years prison
$1,500 to $10,000 fine
treatment when ordered
1 year ignition interlock
According to www.dmv.pa.gov, it states,"For those at the highest BAC levels, the new law has strict penalties, but also allows for treatment. This even-handed approach allows for individuals to receive counseling for their alcohol problem, while still penalizing those who choose to continue the dangerous practice of drinking and driving.
In addition, drivers under the influence of controlled substances and those who refuse breath or chemical testing are subject to the highest BAC category penalties."
Highest BAC penalties (.16% and higher) or Controlled Substance
No prior DUI offenses
ungraded misdemeanor
12 month license suspension
72 hours to 6 months prison
$1,000 to $5,000 fine
alcohol highway safety school
treatment when ordered
1 prior DUI offense
1st degree misdemeanor
18 month license suspension
90 days to 5 years prison
$1,500 to $10,00 fine
alcohol highway safety school
treatment when ordered
1 year ignition interlock
2 or more prior DUI offenses
1st degree misdemeanor
18 month license suspension
1 to 5 years prison
$2,500 to $10,000
treatment when ordered
1 year ignition interlock
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