Pennsylvania DUI Second Offense

If you have been arrested and convicted of DUI in the state of Pennsylvania and are now facing another DUI charged, immediately contact us. Penalties for a DUI are serious enough and for a second offense they only get worse. Make sure your rights are protected by choosing a DUI defense attorney that is experienced, highly trained and a pro at getting successful results.

Since you’ve already faced the penalties of a first offense DUI, you’re probably wondering just how bad it will be if you have another conviction on your record. Before going into detail about the penalties, it’s important to understand that you haven’t been convicted yet. The right attorney can find weaknesses in the prosecution’s claims and portray you in your best light. With so many things that can go wrong (from inaccurate BAC test results to police protocol not being followed) there are many, many ways that an experienced DUI defense attorney can poke holes in the prosecution’s case.

If your BAC was over the legal limit of .08% but was under .10% and you are convicted of a second offense DUI, the minimum jail sentence is five days. The fine will be no less than $300 but no more than $2500 and you’ll lose your license for 12 months.

For those with a BAC over .10% but under .16%, the minimum jail sentence increases to 30 days. In this case, the minimum fine is $750 but will not exceed $5,000. Again, you will face a 12-month license suspension.

A BAC over .16% will require a minimum jail sentence of 90 days. The fine minimum is $1500 and your license suspension will increase to 18 months.

For a second offense DUI, any driver that was over the legal limit will be required to have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicle(s) for one year. You will also receive a CRN evaluation and will comply with drug and alcohol treatment.

Though a DUI second offense is a serious criminal charge, there is still hope…if you hire the right attorney!