Recently, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania enacted laws that increased the penalties for some third time offenders. In PA, there is a 10 year look back period, so if you have 2 prior DUIs in the last 10 years, you can be charged with a third offense. The chart below details the penalties you will be…
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Pennsylvania Enacts Tougher DUI Laws
Recently, Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation which calls for harsher penalties for some DUI offenses. The new laws cover three areas: Third DUI Offenses Third DUI offenses within a 10 year period will be graded as a felony if the driver: Refused to submit to a chemical test to determine their blood alcohol level Had…
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New Bill passes the State Senate and calls for tougher DUI Laws
A new bill sponsored by Senator John C. Rafferty, Jr. (R-44) will increase the penalties for many DUI offenders if passed into law. The state senate has passed this legislation by a margin of (47-4). Summary of the Proposed Bill The bill proposes a number of changes, including: Creating a felony grading for people convicted…
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