Second Offense DUI Penalties in Pennsylvania

Blood Alcohol Level .08% – .099% or Refusal: GENERAL IMPAIRMENT

• Considered an ungraded misdemeanor.
• Means you will have a criminal record.
• Minimum of 5 days in jail, up to 6 months.
• 1-year license suspension.
• Ignition Interlock required for 1 year
• $300 – $2500 fine.
• Alcohol Highway Safety School.
• Alcohol Treatment when ordered.
• C.R.N. Evaluation.
• Drug and Alcohol Assessment
• Possible restitution if you caused property damage.

Blood Alcohol Level .10% – .159%: HIGH RATE OF ALCOHOL

• Includes:
• MINORS WITH .02% B.A.C. or Greater
• C.D.L. DRIVERS WITH .04% B.A.C. or Greater
• SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WITH .04% B.A.C. or Greater
• ACCIDENT with Damage or Injury
• Considered an ungraded misdemeanor.
• Means you will have a criminal record.
• Minimum of 30 days in jail, up to 6 months.
• 1-year license suspension.
• Ignition Interlock required for 1 year
• Minimum of $750 fine, up to $5,000.
• Alcohol Highway Safety School.
• Alcohol Treatment when ordered.
• Drug & Alcohol Assessment
• C.R.N. Evaluation.
• House Arrest eligible.
• Possible restitution if you caused property damage.

Blood Alcohol Level .16% + or Controlled Substances found in your system: HIGHEST RATE

• Considered a 1^st degree misdemeanor.
• Means you will have a criminal record.
• Minimum of 30 days in jail, up to 5 years.
• 18-month license suspension.
• Ignition Interlock required for 1 year
• Minimum of $1,500 fine, up to $10,000.
• Alcohol Highway Safety School.
• Full Drug and Alcohol Assessment.
• Alcohol Treatment when ordered.
• C.R.N. Evaluation.
• House Arrest eligible.
• Possible restitution if you caused property damage.