Pittsburgh DUI Multiple Offenses Lawyer

Pennsylvania Second DUI Attorney

In the state of Pennsylvania, arrest on a repeat or felony DUI is a serious matter that almost always involves fines, the suspension of your driver's license, and jail. Additionally, the look back penalty in Pennsylvania is 10 years. Consequently, even if your last DUI conviction was eight, nine, or ten years ago, if convicted again your conviction will be treated as a repeat or felony DUI. At the DUI defense Law Offices of David S. Shrager, we can often reduce the charges or sentence against you, depending on the circumstances of your arrest and your driving record.

If you've been convicted on a drunk driving charge within the last 10 years and have been arrested for DUI again, contact Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania DUI multiple offenses attorneys at the Law Offices of David S. Shrager.

Penalties for DUI Multiple Offenses in Pennsylvania

In the state of Pennsylvania, DUI penalties are, in general, a function of a person's blood alcohol content (BAC). In cases involving a BAC between .08% and .099%, the following penalties apply for DUI multiple offenses:

• Second DUI Conviction: a fine between $300 to $1,200; a jail sentence of 5 to 6 months; a one year suspension of your driver's license; drug and alcohol assessment, alcohol safety training, and court reporting evaluation required; installation of an ignition interlock device for 1 year.
• Third DUI Conviction: a fine between $500 to $5,000; a jail sentence anywhere from 10 days to 2 years in prison; the suspension of your driver's license for 12 months; drug and alcohol assessment and court reporting evaluation required; installation of an ignition interlock device for one year.
• Fourth DUI Conviction: a fine between $500 to $5,000; a jail sentence anywhere between 10 days to 2 years in prison; the suspension of your driver's license for 12 months; drug and alcohol assessment and court reporting evaluation required; installation of an ignition interlock device for one year.

In cases where a person's BAC is measured between .10% and .159%, the penalties include the following:

• Second DUI Conviction: a fine between $750 to $5,000; a jail sentence anywhere from 30 days to 6 months; the suspension of your driver's license for 12 months; drug and alcohol assessment, alcohol safety training, and court reporting evaluation required; installation of an ignition interlock device for one year.
• Third DUI Conviction: a fine between $1,500 to $10,000; a jail sentence anywhere from 90 days to 5 years; the suspension of your driver's license for 18 months; drug and alcohol assessment, alcohol safety training, and court reporting evaluation required; installation of an ignition interlock device for one year.
• Fourth DUI Conviction: a fine between $1,500 to $10,000; a prison sentence between 1 to 5 years; the suspension of your driver's license for 18 months; drug and alcohol assessment, alcohol safety training, and court reporting evaluation required; installation of an ignition interlock device for one year.

Contact Pittsburgh DUI Multiple Offenses Attorneys

Conviction on a repeat DUI or felony DUI charge is a serious matter that can lead to several legal and personal complications in your life. To schedule an appointment and discuss your case, contact Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania DUI defense attorneys at the Law Offices of David S. Shrager today.