Pennsylvania DUI & "Tier 1" explained

In Pennsylvania, the legal limit of alcohol is .08%.  Under the DUI Laws, DUI penalties are categorized into 3 main tiers/levels. 

In general, these tiers/levels are as follows:

1.  .08 to .99%BAC - General Impairment
2.  .10 to .159%BAC - High BAC
3.  .16% and higher - Highest BAC

The following will provide a description with guidelines of penalties for Tier 1 - .08 to .99%BAC - General Impairment:

NO PREVIOUS OFFENSES:

• Ungraded Misdemeanor
• Approx. $300 fine
• Alcohol Highway Safety School & treatment when ordered
• Up to 6 months probation

1 PREVIOUS OFFENSE:

• Ungraded Misdemeanor
• 12 month license Supsension
• Approx. $300 - $2,500 fine
• Alcohol Highway Safety School & treatment when ordered
• possible 5 days  - 6 months jail time
• 1 year ignition interlock

2 or more PREVIOUS OFFENSES:

• 2nd Degree Misdemeanor
• 12 month license Supsension
• Approx. $500 - $5,000 fine
• Alcohol Highway Safety School & treatment when ordered
• possible 10days  - 2 years in prison
• 1 year ignition interlock

IF YOU ARE FACING DUI CHARGES, CONTACT ATTORNEY PALETTA TO DISCUSS YOUR CASE IMMEDIATELY!!!!