DUI Penalties in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania DUI Penalties

Penalties under the Pennsylvania DUI Laws are dynamically increased after the first offense with signficant increases and potential mandatory state jail time for the third and subsequent convictions within a ten year period.  The amount of alcohol in your system as measured in the driver's measured blood alcohol content can also signficantly impact the sentence. See the link below to the dui chart for details on penalties that you can expect if you have been charged and convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.

The seriousness of the penalties is enough to convince many drivers charged with driving while intoxicated that they must do whatever it takes to find and retain the best possible defense attorney. Skillful defense strategies may make the difference between a conviction and an acquittal, or between license suspension and an ARD (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition) or between probation and lengthy incarceration in a state penitentiary. 

The Ciccarelli Lawyers can anticipate what the Commonwealth will be looking for when your case comes up in court. We are prepared to argue zealously on your behalf, defending your rights and freedom.

• Did the police officer have probable cause to stop you on suspicion of drunk driving in the first place?
• Did the breathalyzer provide a reliable measurement of your blood alcohol content?
• Were field sobriety tests properly administered?
• Is there evidence to support the possibility that your BAC level could not have been accurately assessed due to a medical condition?

Ciccarelli Lawyers are experienced dui attorneys eager to find answers to these and other important questions as we seek to protect your freedom after a drunk driving arrest. We have helped many clients obtain optimal results, including:

• Case dismissal
• Reduction of charges from felony to misdemeanor
• Reduction of fines and other penalties

Understanding Pennsylvania DUI/DWI Penalties

The following is a summary of the penalties one can expect to receive, if convicted for driving while intoxicated in Pennsylvania:

Committed to Helping You Avoid the Worst Possible Scenario

While there are no guarantees in criminal defense law, understanding your rights and the legal options available to you can improve your chances when defending yourself from charges of dui, drunk driving, driving while intoxicated. As a criminal defense attorney with years of experience in our criminal justice system, I understand how to negotiate with the court, how to identify questionable police conduct and suspicious testimony, and prevent clients from making certain kinds of mistakes.

Gain the over 30 years of combined DUI Criminal Law experience from the Ciccarelli Legal Team. Contact our Pennsylvania DUI Criminal Defense Team to discuss your problem, to confidentially and professionally discuss your DUI charges, arrest, and legal issues facing you and your family. We have an attorney on call 24/7. Contact us online or by phone at 888-643-0006 for a free consultation.