Legal Question in DUI Law in Pennsylvania

Re: driving suspended licence

It can be a pretty serious ticket. You should consult with an attorney.

Re: driving suspended licence

It depends on the circumstances.

There are a few different factual scenarios. If it is just driving under suspension it's a summary offense and the fine is $ 200. If the license was suspended for DUI it is different.

If the license was suspended or revoked as a condition of acceptance of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition for a DUI or refusal to take a test it is a fine of $ 500 and imprisonment for a period of not less than 60 days nor more than 90 days.

If an amount of alcohol by weight in his blood that is equal to or greater than.02% at the time of testing or

who at the time of testing has in his blood any amount of a Schedule I or nonprescribed Schedule II or III controlled substance, when the license is suspended or revoked as a condition of acceptance of ARD for a DUI or refusal it is a fine of $ 1,000 and to undergo imprisonment for a period of not less than 90 days.

A second violation of this paragraph is misdemeanor of the third degree, and upon conviction thereof the person shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $2,500 and to undergo imprisonment for not less than six months.

A third or subsequent violation of this paragraph is a misdemeanor of the first degree, and upon conviction the person shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $5,000 and to undergo imprisonment for not less than two years.