Pennsylvania DUI or DAI Defense, Also Serving Penn State University Students and Visitors
Over the last 10 years in Pennsylvania, we have seen increasing penalties for those convicted of a DUI offense. Consequences can include installation of an ignition interlock system in your car and license suspension or revocation. Multiple offenders may face one to five years in a state jail.
Even if it is your first DUI charge — if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is .16 or above, you could be facing up to six months in jail, a yearlong license suspension and thousands of dollars in fines. Whether it is your first DUI charge or your fifth, you need the guidance of an experienced DUI defense attorney.
At the Fleming Law Offices — in State College, Pennsylvania, we have the experience and legal knowledge to help you beat or lessen the charges against you. If you have been charged with a DUI, DWI or DAI, contact us toll free at 866-959-1161 or reach us online.
Drunk Driving Laws In Pennsylvania
Fines, license suspension/revocation and jail time are depend on your blood alcohol content and any prior related convictions and are broken into three tiers in Pennsylvania.
The three tiers of related to BAC are:
- 0.08 — 0.10
- 0.10 — 0.159
- 0.16+
Penalties increase as you move up the tier and are different for first-time and multiple offenders. Fines could be a few hundred dollars or several thousand. Add to this the potential for serious jail time (up to five years) and you are looking at life-altering consequences without yet accounting for employment issues that may arise in the future.
A DUI conviction can have a major impact on your plans for the future. With background checks becoming more prevalent and comprehensive, a small mistake can have major consequences in terms of jobs, housing, loans, education and more.
Save Your Future With Comprehensive DUI Defense
If this is your first DUI charge, you may be able to enter a pretrial diversion program. This program allows all charges to be suspended while you complete the program. If you successfully complete the program, the charges will be dismissed and your records expunged.
An experienced DUI defense lawyer can discuss whether this is an option for you and if so, work to get you involved. If it is not your first DUI, or if you are being charged with a more serious crime, like vehicular homicide, then you need knowledgeable legal advice immediately.
Our firm often handles Expungements and Governor's Pardons.
If you are in or around Centre County, call our downtown State College office toll free at 866-959-1161 or contact us online.
