Third Offense DUI Penalties in Pennsylvania

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

• Considered a 2nd degree misdemeanor.
• Means you will have a criminal record.
• Minimum of 10 days, up to 2 years in prison.
• 1-year license suspension.
• Ignition Interlock required for 1 year
• Minimum $500 and up to $5000 fine.
• Alcohol Highway Safety School.
• Alcohol Treatment when ordered.
• C.R.N. Evaluation.
• Full 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 a 2nd degree misdemeanor.
• Means you will have a criminal record.
• Minimum of 90 days, up to 2 years in prison.
• 1-year license suspension.
• Ignition Interlock required for 1 year
• Minimum $1,500 and up to $10,000 fine.
• Alcohol Highway Safety School.
• Alcohol Treatment when ordered.
• Full Drug & Alcohol Assessment
• C.R.N. Evaluation.
• House Arrest eligible.
• Possible restitution if you caused property damage or injury.

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

• Considered an 3^rd degree felony.
• Means you will have a criminal record and will lose some of your civil rights.
• Minimum of 1 year in prison, up to 7 years.
• 18-month license suspension.
• Ignition Interlock required for 1 year
• Minimum of $2,500 fine, up to $15,000.
• 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 or injury.