Pennsylvania First Offense DUI
Being accused of a First Offense DUI in Pennsylvania can be a nerve-wracking experience. You likely have a number of questions about possible DUI penalties:
- Will I go to jail?
- Will I lose my license?
- How much will my fines be?
- Will I have to attend traffic school?
- Will my insurance rates go up?
- Will it be on my record?
Thinking about the penalties of a First Offense DUI can be scary. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If you find yourself accused of a First Offense DUI in Pennsylvania, the experienced DUI lawyers at The McShane Firm can help to minimize or eliminate the charges against you. Our professionally aggressive attorneys are skilled in all aspects of Pennsylvania DUI law, and have extensive DUI training and certification – in some cases higher than most Pennsylvania police officers.
Contact The McShane Firm today for your free initial DUI consultation. Our attorneys are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to explain all of your First Offense DUI concerns, including the following:
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
In Pennsylvania, the BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) in a first offense DUI determines the severity of penalties. As of 2004, the State of Pennsylvania defines BAC in three levels:
- General Impairment: 0.08% to 0.099%
- High BAC: 0.10% to 0.159%
- Highest BAC: 0.16% and up
- Will I lose my license?
- We will do everything in our power to prevent it, but the honest answer is Maybe. With a First Offense DUI conviction in Pennsylvania, you could face license suspension ranging from 2 months to a full year. An experienced DUI lawyer from The McShane Firm can help minimize or eliminate the risk of losing your license and your freedom.
- How much will my fines be?
- If convicted – a lot. Typical fines for a First Offense DUI conviction range from $300 to $5,000, depending on your BAC. When facing fines that high, you might question the added expense of a DUI lawyer. Consider this: given the potential of high court fines, traffic school fees, and insurance increases that come with a DUI conviction – not to mention the fact that, if convicted, a DUI conviction remains on your record forever for everyone to see – can you really afford NOT to hire an experienced DUI lawyer?
- Will I have to attend traffic school?
- If convicted – yes. Regardless of BAC level, all First Offense DUI convictions require mandatory Alcohol Highway Safety School attendance. These classes – paid for out of your own pocket – can severely cut into the time you spend at work or with your family. Let the aggressive attorneys of The McShane Firm fight your DUI case to help save your time and money.
- Will my insurance rates go up?
- If convicted – absolutely. If convicted of a DUI, you will almost certainly see a raise in your auto insurances rates. A first offense DUI conviction can typically triple your monthly payments, or cause your insurance company to drop you all together. Don’t risk losing your right to drive. Call the McShane Firm today.
Why You Need The Best
First Offense DUI in Pennsylvania is a serious matter. Your money, your license, and your very freedom are on the line. Contact The McShane Firm today and put the knowledge, training, and experience of Pennsylvania’s most highly-qualified DUI lawyers to work for you. We fight!
