Grant C. Travis; Chad J. Vilushis; and Douglas G. McCormick
DUI Penalties in PAPennsylvania DUI Attorney




Attorney Grant C. Travis
Attorney Chad J. Vilushis
Attorney Douglas G. McCormick

100 State St. • Ste. 210 • Erie, PA • 16507
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102 Lorna Lane • Edinboro, PA • 16412
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When Convicted Of A PA DUI License Suspension May Be Imposed

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If you have been convicted of a PA DUI, a mandatory license suspension may be unavoidable. This means the best way to avoid a license suspension is to avoid a DUI conviction. And the best way to avoid a DUI conviction after an arrest is to hire an experienced DUI lawyer to fight your charges.

The general rule in Pennsylvania for DUI cases is that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will suspend a driver’s license once it receives notice of a DUI conviction. There are only two types of offenses regarding a PA DUI which do not carry a mandatory license suspension:

All other PA DUI offenses carry a license suspension.

The length of the license suspension for a PA DUI conviction will depend on two factors: the number of prior offenses within a ten year period and the individual’s BAC at the time of testing.

For a Driving Under the Influence – General Impairment offense (with no accident or refusal), the license suspension will be:

You should be aware that conviction in a case involving an accident or refusal related to a PA DUI may result in a 12 month license suspension for a first offense, and an 18 month suspension for second and subsequent offenses.

For a PA DUI - High Rate of Alcohol offense, a person faces the following driver’s license suspension:

For a PA DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol offense, the license suspension will be:

There are certain programs for DUI offenders, such as entry into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program, which may drastically reduce the length of a driver’s license suspension. A license suspension as a result of entry into ARD will last between 0 to 60 days. Also, certain DUI offenders may be eligible for an Occupational Limited License, or work license.

You should also be aware that there are very strict penalties for driving under a license suspension that is PA DUI-related. These offenses carry a period of jail time between 60 and 90 days. There are also mandatory minimum fines involved.

If you need your license and have been arrested for DUI, you should contact a professional, experienced PA DUI attorney to see what can be done about the license suspension. A DUI attorney gives you the best chance of potentially avoiding the harsh consequences of a license suspension resulting from a PA DUI conviction.

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