What are the penalties for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in Pennsylvania?
A.Pennsylvania statute, 75 Pa. C.S. 3802, sets mandatory minimum penalties for three levels of DUI offenses; based on a drivers blood alcohol content (BAC) and other factors. A driver who is stopped, given a breathalyzer, and determined to have a BAC between 0.08 and 0.10 is subject to 6-months probation for a first offense, as well as fines, suspension of driving privileges, and other potential penalties. These penalties increase for each subsequent offense. A first-time offender with a BAC between 0.10 and 0.16 is subject to 48 hours in jail, as well as other associated penalties. First-time offenders with a BAC 0.16 or greater are subject to 72 hours in jail plus associated penalties. Subsequent offenses carry up to one year in prison. An experienced DUI defense attorney can help defend you if you have been charged with DUI or a related offense. Penalties can often be eliminated or reduced if the right defense strategies are implemented. DUI is a serious matter. If you have been cha
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