How Prior DUI Convictions Affect Pennsylvania Sentencing

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In Pennsylvania, prior DUI convictions can significantly increase the severity of sentencing for a new offense. A prior offense within the last ten years often raises the charge from an ungraded misdemeanor to a first-degree misdemeanor, leading to longer jail time, higher fines, and mandatory license suspension. The law accounts for BAC levels and the number of prior offenses, potentially transforming a standard DUI into a more serious felony with a minimum incarceration period of one year.