Summary
The user is facing a DUI charge in Pennsylvania, with a prior DUI in Maryland. The Maryland DUI resulted in probation before judgement, which was successfully completed. The Pennsylvania DUI is considered a high BAC DUI, with the users BAC being three times the legal limit. The users driving privileges in Pennsylvania have been suspended for 18 months due to the DUI. The user is facing potential penalties of 5 years and 2 years in prison for the charges.Full Conversation
Im facing a dui in Pennsylvania and have had a prior dui in the state of Maryland, in * but was given a probation before judgement. My question is shouldnt the dui in Pennsylvania legally be the first?
Did you complete your probation successfully in Maryland without any violations?
In Pennsylvania, prior DUI convictions in any state within 10 years can count towards your current DUI offense.
Yes, and as far as i understands, the first dui is not supposed to count as a first.
What was the exact outcome of your Maryland DUI case? In Pennsylvania, out-of-state DUI convictions can count if they're equivalent to a PA DUI.
I was given a probation before judgement and fullfilled all the requirements of my probation
What was the date of your DUI in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, a DUI conviction within the last 10 years in any state can count towards your current DUI offense.
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What was your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at the time of your DUI arrest in Pennsylvania?
No sure but whatever * times the legal limit is, is what i jad
What was the legal limit for BAC in Pennsylvania at the time of your arrest?
In Pennsylvania, the legal limit for BAC is *.*%. If you were three times over, that's considered High BAC DUI.
High
What is the exact BAC level you were charged with in Pennsylvania?
They dont indicate a number on the paperwork, they just say high and * times the legal limit.
What is the exact charge mentioned in your paperwork? In Pennsylvania, a BAC of *.*% or higher is considered a High BAC DUI.
*. Obstruction administration law/other Government Functions *. Dui /*% and greater. *. Dui/unsafe diving. *. Driving at safe speed. *, Driver to stop damage-Unattended veh/property
What penalties are you facing for these charges according to your paperwork?
5 years, and 2 years in prison
What is the date of your court hearing in Pennsylvania?
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What is the name and location of the court where your hearing will be held in Pennsylvania?
Adams county courthouse, *-* Baltimore Street Gettysburg Pa *
What is the name of your attorney representing you in this case?
Sonia Wise
What is the exact nature of your probation before judgement in Maryland?
I was given probation before judgement in * and if all the requirements of probation were met, which were. Drug and or alcohol clinics, completion of interlock program, volunteer for so many hours through the Wicomico County department of corrections, attend an impact statement conference in Wicomico County and ultimately have dui wiped from driving record
What is the current status of your driving record in Maryland?
I no longer reside in Maryland note have a Maryland drivers license
What is the current status of your driving record in Pennsylvania?
Suspended
My driving privileges have been suspended, due to my July dui.
What is the duration of your driving suspension in Pennsylvania?
18 months
Suspended for 18 months
What is the exact date your suspension started?
Approximately one month after my dui
What is the exact date of your DUI arrest in Pennsylvania?
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What is the exact date your driving suspension started in Pennsylvania?
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