What am I facing on this DUI?

 

Q: I live in Baldwin Twp. but got a DUI, .247, in Washington PA. What will I get?

A: 1st offense, 72 hours to 6 months plus probation, court costs and fees and a 1.5 year drivers license suspension. 2nd offense, 90 days to 5 years plus probation, court costs and fees and a 1.5 year driver’s license suspension. 3rd offense, 1 to 5 years plus probation, court costs and fees and a 1.5 year driver’s license suspension. Your 4th offense, another 1-5 and the all the toppings. However, if you qualify for ARD, you receive no jail time, no criminal record and a 60 day driver’s license suspension. You will have a couple thousand in court fees and costs with ARD. I would see an attorney. There are house arrest and jail work release options to regular jail in Washington County. Hope this helps. Those are the general ranges of sentences, but there are variations so you should consult with a lawyer as soon as possible.

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