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DUI Penalties

General Impairment Penalties (Undetermined BAC, .08 to .099% BAC)

No prior DUI offenses	• ungraded misdemeanor • up to 6 months probation • $300 fine • alcohol highway safety school • treatment when ordered
1 prior DUI offense	• ungraded misdemeanor • 12 month license suspension • 5 days to 6 months jail time • $300 to $2,500 fine • alcohol highway safety school • treatment when ordered • 1 year ignition interlock
2 or more prior DUI offenses	• 2nd degree misdemeanor • 12 month license suspension • 10 days to 2 years prison • $500 to $5,000 fine • treatment when ordered • 1 year ignition interlock

High BAC penalties (.10 to .159% BAC)

No prior DUI offenses	• ungraded misdemeanor • 12 month license suspension • 48 hours to 6 months prison • $500 to $5,000 fine • alcohol highway safety school • treatment when ordered
1 prior DUI offense	• ungraded misdemeanor • 12 month suspension • 30 days to 6 months prison • $750 to $5,000 fine • alcohol highway safety school • treatment when ordered • 1 year ignition interlock
2 or more prior DUI offenses	• 1st degree misdemeanor • 18 month license suspension • 90 days to 5 years prison • $1,500 to $10,000 fine • treatment when ordered • 1 year ignition interlock
3 or more prior DUI offenses	• 1st degree misdemeanor • 18 month license suspension • 1 to 5 years prison • $1,500 to $10,000 fine • treatment when ordered • 1 year ignition interlock

Highest BAC penalties (.16% and higher) or Controlled Substance

No prior DUI offenses	• ungraded misdemeanor • 12 month license suspension • 72 hours to 6 months prison • $1,000 to $5,000 fine • alcohol highway safety school • treatment when ordered
1 prior DUI offense	• 1st degree misdemeanor • 18 month license suspension • 90 days to 5 years prison • $1,500 to $10,00 fine • alcohol highway safety school • treatment when ordered • 1 year ignition interlock
2 or more prior DUI offenses	• 1st degree misdemeanor • 18 month license suspension • 1 to 5 years prison • $2,500 to $10,000 • treatment when ordered • 1 year ignition interlock

For more information about the penalties of a DUI or DWI charge, contact Attorney Wayne Johnson at 814.454.6345.

The Law Office of Wayne G. Johnson, Jr

337 West 6th Street
Erie, PA 16507
Telephone: (814) 459-7754 | Fax: (814) 459-8996

Email: Johnson@erie-attorney.com