South Hills DUI Task Force St. Patrick's Day DUI Checkpoints & Roving Patrols

As St. Patrick's Day approaches and celebrations begin, law enforcement agencies increase efforts to target impaired drivers by conducting DUI checkpoints and roving patrols. 

According to an article on triblive.com (link included below) the South Hills DUI Task Force will be conducting their operations March 11-19.

For additional details click the link below for the article posted by the trib.
South Hills DUI Task Force to conduct enforcement for St. Patrick's Day holiday

Wishing everyone a happy, safe & fun St. Patrick's Day!

Aimee
Paralegal to Attorney Paletta

Source: http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/10073314-74/hills-dui-south

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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!!!!