Drunk Driving Third Time Offenses in Pennsylvania

JAIL: Punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 10 days. (.03)-(.16)

FINE: Fine of not less than $500-$5000.

DRIVERS LICENSE: The person’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle shall be revoked by the department under Vehicle Code § 13352 for 1 year – one and one half (1½) years.

Restriction eligibility for non-commercial privilege after 12 months.

Mandatory Sentencing

BAC .08% to .099%. This is graded as Misdemeanor of the Second Degree with a mandatory 10 days imprisonment 2 year maximum jail sentence and a $500.00 to $5,000.00 fine. The license suspension is for 12 months. Required CRN, D&A and Ignition Interlock for 12 months.

BAC .10% to .159%. This is graded as a Misdemeanor of the First Degree with a mandatory 90 days imprisonment 5 year maximum jail sentence and a $1,500.00 to $10,000.00 fine. The license suspension is for 18 months. Required CRN, D&A and Ignition Interlock for 12 months.

BAC .16% or higher, refusal or drugs. This is graded as a Misdemeanor of the First Degree with a mandatory 1 year imprisonment 5 year maximum jail sentence and a $ 2,500.00 to $10,000.00 fine. The license suspension is for 18 months. Required CRN, D&A and Ignition Interlock for 12 months. House arrest or work release at the discretion of sentencing judge.