Although GPASS is the only Asian-operated organization providing DUI services, we certainly do not limit any of our services to Asians. GPASS provides a variety of DUI services including prevention, enforcement, adjudication and rehabilitation.
We feel that if our clients are given the right information, direction, training and support we can work towards eliminating impaired drivers and the harm they cause others.
We offer clients who are at a disadvantage due to language barriers and cultural differences, counselors who speak English, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian and Spanish. In addition, no insurance is necessary enabling us to cater to the needs of low-income clients.
DUI services at GPASS are not just restricted to the surrounding communities. Since our DUI program is a state wide program and part of the federal system, clients can be referred here from any state, making our services even more convenient
Our professional staff provides the full range of DUI services to persons ordered to complete judicial and state mandated DUI program requirements as well as those charged other Drug related offenses. GPASS accept payment by cash and/or credit card only.
Spanish/ Korean/ Vietnamese/Cambodian language services available, please call to inquire.
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Pennsylvania DUI Law/Sentencing
When faced with a Pennsylvania DUI arrest and/or conviction, there are a number of issues to consider: Will you have to serve jail time? If so, for how long? Or is probation a possibility? What will you owe in fines? Will your license be suspended, and for how long? Will you have to go to a DUI school or do community service? Here are the basic laws regarding Pennsylvania DUI fines and sentencing.
I) First Pennsylvania DUI Offense:
Pennsylvania Criminal Status: BAC Per Se: Ungraded Misdemeanor; High BAC: Ungraded Misdemeanor; 4 Highest BAC: Ungraded Misdemeanor.
Jail: BAC Per Se: 6-month maximum sentence;
- High BAC: 48 consecutive hours jail time, 6-month maximum sentence;
- Highest BAC: 72 consecutive hours jail time, 6-month maximum sentence.
- Pennsylvania DUI Fines/Costs:
- BAC Per Se: $300
- High BAC: $500-$5,000
- Highest BAC: $1,000-$5,000
- Pennsylvania License Suspension:
- BAC Per Se: 2 month suspension
- High BAC: 12 month suspension*
- Highest BAC: 12 month suspension*
* Note: An occupational limited license may be available after serving a 2 month suspension.
4 Violation of Zero Tolerance Law: If you are arrested for DUI, the police will ask you to take a breath, blood, or urine test. If your BAC is 0.02% or higher, and you are convicted of DUI, you can expect:
- Up to one-year driver's license suspension
- Drug and alcohol evaluation
- Fines (up to $500 for a first offense), court costs and restitution
- To complete a state-approved Alcohol Highway Safety Program, if ordered by the court
If you refuse to take a test, your driving privilege will be suspended for one year.
- Pennsylvania Conditional License:
Occupational limited licenses are permitted for all first convictions, provided the offender first serves a 60-day license suspension. Driving is allowed for work and rehabilitation, and the number of driving hours a day is limited. In addition, a probationary license may be available that allows driving during certain hours of the day. However, there are strict qualification guidelines.
- Vehicle Impound: none
- Pennsylvania DUI School: Yes. First offenders (per se, high and highest) also require Alcohol Highway Safety School attendance. A first offense with a BAC of .16 and higher requires a mandatory drug and alcohol assessment and treatment. In addition, all DUI convictions, per se, high and highest, require a Court Reporting evaluation.
Pennsylvania Probation: Generally 6 months for all.
- Pennsylvania Community Service: 150 hours possible.
II) Second Pennsylvania DUI Offense Plus:
Pennsylvania Criminal Status: BAC Per Se: Ungraded Misdemeanor; High BAC: Ungraded Misdemeanor; Highest BAC: 1st degree Misdemeanor.
- Jail: BAC Per Se: 5 days to 6-month maximum sentence; High BAC: 30 days to 6-month maximum sentence; Highest BAC: 90 days to 6-month maximum sentence.
- Pennsylvania DUI Fines/Costs:
- BAC Per Se: $300-$2,500
- High BAC: $750-$5000
- Highest BAC: not less than $1,500
- Pennsylvania License Suspension: 18 months for all.
- Violation of Zero Tolerance Law:
If you are arrested for DUI, the police will ask you to take a breath, blood, or urine test. If your BAC is 0.02% or higher, and you are convicted of DUI, you can expect:
- Up to one-year driver's license suspension
- Drug and alcohol evaluation
- Fines (up to $500 for a first offense), court costs and restitution
- To complete a state-approved Alcohol Highway Safety Program, if ordered by the court.
If you're 18-20, you may be ordered to attend the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program if you qualify. If you don't qualify, you will be sentenced to 48 hours in jail.
If you refuse to take a test, your driving privilege will be suspended for one year.
- 4 Pennsylvania Conditional License: A probationary license may be available that allows driving during certain hours of the day. However, there are strict qualification guidelines.
- Vehicle Impound: none
- Pennsylvania DUI School: Yes. Second offenders (per se, high and highest) also require Alcohol Highway Safety School attendance, which consists of 5, 2 ½ hour sessions at a cost of $150. In addition, all DUI convictions, per se, high and highest, require a Court Reporting evaluation.
- Pennsylvania Probation: Yes. Generally 6 months, but it is at the court’s discretion.
- Pennsylvania Community Service: 150 hours possible.
III) Other:
- Commercial Vehicle: 0.04 BAC. For BACs up to .16%, the license suspension, prison time, fines and specifications for alcohol highway safety school and treatment are the same as for violations for the "high rate" of alcohol. For BACs of .16% or greater, the penalties are the same as violations of the highest rate of alcohol.
- Under Age: 21
- Pennsylvania Open Container Laws: Yes. Driver and passenger.
- How long does a DUI stay on your record? A DUI in Pennsylvania stays on your driving record for 7 years.
- Driver Responsibility Tax: N/A.
- Ignition interlock device (IID):
- First offense: No IID required
- Second offense:
- BAC Per Se: One year IID required.
- High BAC: One year IID required.
- Highest BAC: One year IID required
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