First Offense DUI Penalties in Pennsylvania
Blood Alcohol Level: .08% – .099%: GENERAL IMPAIRMENT:
* Is considered an ungraded misdemeanor.
This means you will have a criminal record.
* No license suspension.
* Up to six (6) months probation.
* $300 fine.
* Alcohol Highway Safety School.
* Alcohol Treatment when ordered.
* Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) eligible.
* C.R.N. Evaluation.
* Possible restitution if you caused property damage.
Blood Alcohol Level: .10% – .159%: HIGH RATE OF ALCOHOL:
* Is considered an ungraded misdemeanor.
This means you will have a criminal record.
* One year license suspension.
* Minimum of 48 hours in prison, up to 6 months.
* Minimum of $500 fine, up to $5,000.
* Alcohol Highway Safety School.
* Alcohol Treatment when ordered.
* Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) eligible.
* C.R.N. Evaluation.
* House arresteligible.
* Possible restitution if you caused property damage.
Blood Alcohol Level: .16% + or drugs found in your system or refusal: HIGHEST RATE:
* Is considered an ungraded misdemeanor.
This means you will have a criminal record.
* One year license suspension.
* Minimum of 72 hours in prison, up to 6 months.
* Minimum of $1,000 fine, up to $5,000.
* Alcohol Highway Safety School.
* Alcohol Treatmentwhen ordered.
* Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) eligible.
* C.R.N. Evaluation.
* House arresteligible.
* Possible restitution if you caused property damage.
*FIRST OFFENSE DUI-DRUNK DRIVING FOR MINORS IS .02% B.A.C.
*FIRST OFFENSE DUI-DRUNK DRIVING FOR C.D.L. DRIVERS IS .04% B.A.C.
*FIRST OFFENSE DUI-DRUNK DRIVING FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IS .04% B.A.C.
