Once a person is arrested for a DUI charge in Pennsylvania, there are numerous factors that will control the level of punishment. Penalty Determination In 2004, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania enacted a new system that divides DUI penalties into three separate levels. Each level is based primarily on the person’s blood alcohol content (BAC) at the time of driving. Prior drunk driving offenses also play a role deciding into which level the person is placed. The three levels are: Level 1 – General Impairment. People that have a BAC of .08% up to .099% usually fall into the first level. It is important…Read More