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DUI
Delaware County & Chester County DUI Defense
Media, PA
In 2004 Pennsylvania's drunk driving laws were strengthened and DUI penalties were increased not only for repeat offenses, but for higher blood alcohol concentration. If you have been arrested for drunk driving and are facing DUI charges Ferrara Law Offices, P.C. can help. Indeed, an experienced DUI lawyer can make all the difference between jail time and loss of license, and other alternatives, such as ARD (accelerated rehabilitative disposition).
The 2004 sentencing guidelines stratified the DUI penalties based upon blood alcohol concentration.
General impairment—You can be charged with general impairment if your BAC (blood alcohol content) is at least .08%, but less then .10%
High rate of alcohol—You can be charged with driving under the influence of a high rate of alcohol if your BAC is at .10%, but less than .159%. Minors will be charged with a high rate of alcohol if their BAC is at least .02%. CDL holders and school bus/vehicle drivers face high rate of alcohol charges if they have a BAC of .04% or higher.
Highest rate of alcohol—If your BAC is .16% or higher, you will be charged with driving under the influence of the highest rate of alcohol. You will also be charged at this level if you have any controlled substances in your blood or if you refuse to take a blood alcohol test.
Chart of Pennsylvania DUI Penalties
| First Violation |
Second Violation |
Three or More Violations |
|
| Tier One |
Up to 6 Months Probation $300 Fine |
5 Days to 6 Months Incarceration $300 to $2,500 Fine |
10 Days to 2 Years Incarceration $500 to $5,000 Fine |
| Tier Two |
48 Hours to 6 Months Incarceration $500 to $5,000 Fine |
30 Days to 6 Months Incarceration $750 to $5,000 Fine |
90 Days to 5 Years Incarceration $1,500 to $10,000 Fine |
| Tier Three |
72 hours to 6 Months Incarceration $1,000 to $5,000 Fine |
90 Days to 5 Years Incarceration $1,500 to $10,000 Fine |
1 Year to 5 Years Incarceration $2,500 to $10,000 Fine |
In addition, to the above penalties, you may be also subject to significant license suspensions. The determination of a license suspension will turn on your blood alcohol concentration, whether you are a repeat offender and/or whether you refused chemical testing.
If you have been arrested for DUI, call Ferrara Law Offices, P.C. for a free consultation. Call Ferrara Law Offices for a free consultation; your Media Delaware County DUI and criminal defense attorney.