Legal Question in Personal Injury in Pennsylvania

how much jail time would you get if you were in a accident an both passengers were igected from teh car an they found you was drivingan drunk an dring with out a license


Asked on 4/04/11, 7:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Brandon Hornsby Hornsby Law Group

If you are involved in a drunk driving accident, you may be facing serious criminal penalties.

Pennsylvania has a three-tiered definition for DUI based on a driver's blood alcohol content (BAC):

*General impairment: 0.08% to 0.099%

*High BAC: 0.10% to 0.159%

*Highest BAC: 0.16% and up

The higher the BAC, the higher the potential penalty. Likewise, if you have a prior DUI, the potential penalty is increased as well. A first DUI alone can result in up to six months in jail. The fact that one or more people were injured could greatly increase your potential jail time.

In addition to potential jail time, you may be civilly responsible for your passengers� personal injury claims.

To learn more about your rights you should immediately contact a criminal defense attorney in your state.

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Answered on 4/04/11, 8:00 pm


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