DUI Attorney in Philadelphia: BAC
BAC in DUI Cases
Blood alcohol content, most commonly referred to as BAC, is a measure of the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream. If arrested for DUI in Pennsylvania, the BAC level can have an impact on the possible penalties that result. For example, BAC can affect a first DUI offense as follows:
- A BAC of between .08 and .99 referred to as general impairment, can result in a potential six-month jail sentence, probation, a $300 fine, alcohol highway safety school, but not necessarily a suspension of your driver's license
- A BAC of between .10 and .159 is considered high BAC and can potentially result in two days up to six months in jail, fines anywhere from $500 to $5000, a 12 month license suspension, and alcohol highway safety school
- A BAC level over .16 is called highest BAC and might result in a jail sentence of three days to six months, fines of up to $5,000, license suspension of 12 months with the possibility of a limited occupational license after 60 days, possibly a court ordered installation of an ignition interlock device, and mandatory alcohol highway safety school
DUI penalties increase for repeat offenses including a potential five-year prison sentence for third and fourth incidents. Blood breath tests are not always accurate and you need a proven Philadelphia DUI lawyer fighting for you when you are facing DUI charges. The Benari Law Group has over 40 years of combined experience and understands the complexities of DUI cases.
Defending Your Rights in DUI Cases
The embarrassment and stress of facing a DUI charge is a difficult ordeal that can have a negative impact your job, your family, and your future. Contacting one of our skilled lawyers as soon as possible is the most important first step in protecting your rights. Our firm is very well versed in DUI cases and we will take the time to examine all facets of your case thoroughly, including how your BAC level was determined as one possible means of defending DUI charges. Our dedicated group of attorneys aggressively defends our clients and can work with you keeping you informed up to the minute on any developments in your case. You can feel confident that you are receiving professional representation. Our firm will tenaciously pursue the best possible results for your case.
Contact a Philadelphia DUI lawyer from our established firm as soon as possible to evaluate your case carefully , including how BAC levels were determined, in order to assist you in defending DUI charges.