Williamsport Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer John A. Gummo
Our firm provides quality representation and personal attention to your legal matter at a reasonable rate. We serve the following counties in Central Pennsylvania including: Lycoming, Clinton, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union. Flat fees are available for many legal services. MasterCard and Visa are also accepted. Payment arrangements are available for some matters.
Admitted: 1991, Pennsylvania; 1995, U.S. Supreme Court; 1999, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Law School: Ohio Northern University, J.D., 1988
College: Lycoming College, B.A., 1985
Member: Pennsylvania Bar Association.
Born: Doylestown, Pennsylvania
What Happens To DUI Offenders in Pennsylvania?
There are now three levels of DUI in the state of Pennsylvania. The DUI laws of Pennsylvania create a higher set of penalties for those having higher BAC levels. It allows for treatment at all levels, and requires alcohol highway safety school for all first and second time offender
The 3 Levels are:
General Impairment (.08 to .099% BAC)
High BAC (.10 to .159% BAC)
Highest BAC (.16% and higher)
Note: Under the DUI law minors, commercial drivers, school vehicle or bus drivers, and offenders involved in an accident that injures someone or causes property damage may be subject to the high BAC penalties even if their BAC is not in the high category. Offenders who refuse breath or chemical testing may be subject to the highest BAC penalties.
The following show the penalties for each of the BAC level:
Level One (Undetermined BAC, .08 to .099% BAC)
No prior DUI offenses
Upgraded Misdemeanor
Up to 6 months probation
$300 fine
Alcohol highway safety school
Treatment when ordered
With 1 prior DUI offense
Upgraded Misdemeanor
12 month license suspension
5 days to 6 months jail time
$300 to $2,500 fine
Alcohol highway safety school
Treatment when ordered
1 year ignition interlock
2 or more prior DUI offenses
2nd degree misdemeanor
12 month license suspension
10 days to 2 years prison
$500 to $5,000 fine
treatment when ordered
1 year ignition interlock
High BAC penalties (.10 to .159% BAC)
No prior DUI offenses
Upgraded misdemeanor
12 month license suspension
48 hours to 6 months prison
$500 to $5,000 fine
Alcohol highway safety school
Treatment when ordered
1 prior DUI offense
Upgraded misdemeanor
12 month suspension
30 days to 6 months prison
$750 to $5,000 fine
Alcohol highway safety school
Treatment when ordered
1 year ignition interlock
2 or more prior DUI offenses
1st degree misdemeanor
18 month license suspension
90 days to 5 years prison
$1,500 to $10,000 fine
Treatment when ordered
1 year ignition interlock
3 or more prior DUI offenses
1st degree misdemeanor
18 month license suspension
1 to 5 years prison
$1,500 to $10,000 fine
Treatment when ordered
1 year ignition interlock
High BAC penalties (.10 to .159% BAC)
No prior DUI offenses
Ungraded misdemeanor
12 month license suspension
48 hours to 6 months prison
$500 to $5,000 fine
Alcohol highway safety school
Treatment when ordered
1 prior DUI offense
Ungraded misdemeanor
12 month suspension
30 days to 6 months prison
$750 to $5,000 fine
Alcohol highway safety school
Treatment when ordered
1 year ignition interlock
2 or more prior DUI offenses
1st degree misdemeanor
18 month license suspension
90 days to 5 years prison
$1,500 to $10,000 fine
Treatment when ordered
1 year ignition interlock
3 or more prior DUI offenses
1st degree misdemeanor
18 month license suspension
1 to 5 years prison
$1,500 to $10,000 fine
Treatment when ordered
1 year ignition interlock
The following outlines specific components of the law.
Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Requires courts to impose suspensions for BAC ARDs based on the following BAC ranges:
Less than .10% - no suspension,
.10% to less than .16 - 30 day suspension, or
.16% and above - 60 day suspension
License Suspensions
Suspensions will be imposed as follows:
BAC below .10% and incapable of safe driving:
No suspension for first offense if the driver meets certain criteria;
12 month license suspension for second or subsequent offense.
BAC greater than or equal to .10% and less than .16%:
12 month license suspension for first and second offense.
18 month suspension for third or subsequent offense.
BAC greater than or equal to .16%:
12 month license suspension for first offense.
18 month suspension for second or subsequent offense.
