First 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.
- No license suspension.
- Up to 6-month probation.
- $300 fine.
- Alcohol Highway Safety School.
- Alcohol Treatment when ordered.
- Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (A.R.D.) eligible.
- C.R.N. Evaluation.
- 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 48 hours in jail, up to 6 months.
- 1-year license suspension.
- Ignition Interlock required for 1 year
- Minimum of $500 fine, up to $5,000.
- Alcohol Highway Safety School.
- Alcohol Treatment when ordered.
- In some cases, Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (A.R.D.) eligible.
- 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 ungraded misdemeanor.
- Means you will have a criminal record.
- 1-year license suspension.
- Ignition Interlock required for 1 year
- Minimum of 72 hours in prison, up to 6 months.
- Minimum of $1,000 fine, up to $5,000.
- Alcohol Highway Safety School.
- Alcohol Treatment when ordered.
- Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (A.R.D.) eligible.
- C.R.N. Evaluation.
- House Arrest eligible.
- Possible restitution if you caused property damage or injury.
