If you are facing second-offense DUI charges in Pennsylvania, continue reading and reach out to our experienced DUI attorney.
What are the penalties for a second DUI in Pennsylvania (Tier 1)?
You will receive a general impairment DUI if you are found to have a BAC between .08% and .099% in Pennsylvania. If this is your second DUI, you will face harsher penalties than you would for a first-offense DUI.
The penalties for a second general impairment DUI in Pennsylvania are as follows:
- Up to 6 months in jail
- A fine of anywhere between $300 and $2,500
- 1 year with the ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle
- An ungraded misdemeanor
- A 12-month suspension of your driver’s license
- Mandatory minimum 5 days in jail
- You will have to participate and complete alcohol highway safety school
- Potential court-ordered treatment
What are the penalties for a high BAC (Tier 2) DUI in Pennsylvania?
If a driver is pulled over with a blood alcohol content of more than .10% but less than .16%, they will receive what is known as a high BAC DUI. If this is their second DUI within 10 years, they can expect to face the following penalties:
- A fine between $750-$5,000
- A 12-month license suspension
- Mandatory minimum 30 days in jail
- Up to 6 months in jail
- Full D&A Assessment
- Mandatory use of the ignition interlock device in your vehicle for 1 year
- Enrollment in the AHSS
What are the penalties for a highest BAC (Tier 3) DUI in Pennsylvania?
When a driver is arrested with a blood alcohol content higher than .16%, they will face the following consequences:
- Mandatory minimum 90 days in jail
- Up to 5 years in jail
- Enrollment in the AHSS
- An 18-month license suspension
- Mandatory use of the ignition interlock device in your vehicle for 1 year
- A fine between $1,500-$10,000
- Full D&A Assessment
When a driver is arrested for a Tier 3 DUI and this is their second DUI in 10 years, this will be considered a misdemeanor in the first degree.
If you are facing any of the above penalties, it is important that you retain the services of a skilled Pittsburgh second DUI lawyer. Our legal team can fight to have your charges mitigated or dropped altogether. Give our firm a call today to learn more about how we can assist you.
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