Pennsylvania is one of only six states in which a DUI never becomes a felony. But although the lack of a felony status does help during sentencing, duis are still taken much more seriously than other types of misdemeanors and just having one on your record can cause serious pains in finding certain jobs, etc. The article below talks a bit about second strike DUI. But most likely you will be facing a hefty fine, license suspension, possible ignition interlock device when you are finally allowed to start driving, drug testing, alcohol educaton classes, community service, probation, and possibly a few days in jail.
The DUI laws for both NJ and PA are very similar. Anybody driving with .08% alcohol intoxication is considered to be breaking the law and will be fined, serve jail time and have to take a drunk driving course.
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A DUI attorney in Pennsylvania can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000. Costs are affected by where you live, whether this is your first DUI and the experience level of your lawyer.
A DUI will adversely affect your insurance regardless, but the degree of effectiveness depends on your history and your insurance company.
A DUI in Pennsylvania will not, unlike most states, change from a misdemeanor to a felony after multiple offense. There are situations in which other factors may push the offense to a felony-such as if the DUI involved a minor, etc.
If you have been issued a citation for DUI there is no statute of limitations. You have been informed of the charge and will not be surprised by it. The ticket does not go away.
To get insurance in the state of Pennsylvania after having a DUI on your record is fairly hard. First, you will need to wait 4 months after receiving the DUI. I then suggest having a personal talk with your insurer.
Absolutely. One of the conditions of Probation is to not use drugs or alcohol, and another is to not get new charges. If you get a DUI, it means the law is saying you are under the influence of drugs/alcohol and its also a new - and pretty serious - charge.
No. Expunging a record is the only way to truly clear it completely. It will not be used as further punishment in conjunction with future infractions.
If someone is on house arrest for DUI and they fail the breathalizer and they go to jail...Does anyone know if they will be in jail the rest of their sentence ? Do they get a second chance ?
5 to 10 years
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