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New Pennsylvania DUI Laws Go Into Effect Today, Repeat Offenders Can Now Face Felonies

12/23/2018

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Today a substantial change in DUI law took effect in Pennsylvania.  For the first time in history, a person can be charged with a Felony for driving under the influence in Pennsylvania.  Under the new law, any person who is charged with a DUI and has three or more DUI offenses within the past ten years will now be charged with a Felony of the third degree.  Also, third time DUI offenders under certain circumstances, such as a minor being present in the vehicle, will also be charged with a Felony of the third degree.  A felony of the third degree is punishable by up to seven (7) years in prison and a $10,000.00 fine.  DUIs in Pennsylvania, even certain types of first offenses, continue to carry mandatory jail/prison time under the new law.  As such seeking counsel immediately when charged with any type of DUI is imperative.
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