Pittsburgh DUI Penalties Lawyer

If you are found guilty of DUI in Pittsburgh, you will be subject to penalties under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code § 3804. Depending on the circumstances of your arrest, you could be facing penalties as follows:

General Impairment (0.08-0.09% BAC)

First Offense

6 months probation
N/A with no prior offense
$300 Mandatory DUI School and Drug/Alcohol Treatment

Second Offense

5 days minimum
12 months
$300-2,500 Mandatory DUI School and Drug/Alcohol Treatment

Third Offense

10 days minimum
$500-5,000
Drug/Alcohol Treatment

High BAC (0.10-0.15%); Minors; Commercial Vehicles; School Busses & Vehicles; Accidents Causing Bodily Injury or Death

First Offense

48 consecutive hours minimum
18 months
$500-5,000 Mandatory DUI School and Drug/Alcohol Treatment

Second Offense

30 days minimum
18 months
$750-5,000 Mandatory DUI School and Drug/Alcohol Treatment

Third Offense

90 days minimum
18 months
$1,500-10,000
Drug/Alcohol Treatment

Fourth Offense

1 year minimum
18 months
$1,500-10,000
Drug/Alcohol Treatment

Highest BAC (0.16% or above); Controlled Substances

First Offense

72 consecutive hours minimum
18 months
$1,000-5,000
Drug/Alcohol Treatment

Second Offense

90 days minimum
18 months
$1,500+
Drug/Alcohol Treatment

Third Offense

1 year minimum
18 months
$2,500+
Drug/Alcohol Treatment

While these are basic penalties, your own personal sentence may be lighter or heavier depending on the circumstances of your arrest. No matter what, a DUI conviction and sentence can change your life, and it is critical that you fight your charges in order to protect your freedom. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with a top Pittsburgh DUI attorney today.