Fourth DUI Lawyers Philadelphia
An experienced Philadelphia DUI lawyer from Alva & Moscow, LLC can represent you if you are facing another drunk driving charge, especially for a more serious fourth DUI within 10 years. Our lawyers will help you fight for the best results in your case.
We are aggressive criminal defense attorneys who will challenge the claims of the prosecutor. We can help you call into question the validity of the DUI tests and vigorously cross-examine the police officers testifying against you. Call us today at (215) 665-1695 to set up a consultation to discuss your Driving Under the Influence charges. We represent both men and women facing a fourth DUI charge throughout the greater metropolitan Philadelphia area, including in Chester County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, and Bucks County. If you are charged with a Fourth DUI in Pennsylvania, you should be aware that the potential penalties for a fourth DUI within 10 years are more serious than for a first, second or third offense within the same time period. Under Pennsylvania law, there are three different levels of DUI including: An attorney can help you determine whether this offense will be treated as a first DUI, second DUI, third DUI, or fourth DUI within 10 years. A violation of 3802 (a) (1) that involves a refusal under the Implied Consent law is subject to the highest penalty. Also, violations of 3802 (a) (2) and 3802 (a) (1) that involve an accident with injury or damage are subject to a higher penalties. An attorney can also talk with you about the defenses that might apply in your case. Call an attorney at Alva & Moscow, LLC to discuss your case today. For the general impairment version of DUI for a fourth offense within 10 years, the potential penalties include: For the High BAC version of DUI with a BAC of .10 to .159%, the potential penalties for the fourth DUI within 10 years include: For the Highest BAC version of DUI with a BAC of .16% and higher, the potential penalties for a fourth DUI within 10 years include:
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Pennsylvania Fourth DUI Fourth DUI Penalties in Pennsylvania
If you are charged with a Fourth DUI in Pennsylvania, you should be aware that the potential penalties for a fourth DUI within 10 years are more serious than for a first, second or third offense within the same time period. Under Pennsylvania law, there are three different levels of DUI including:
- General Impairment DUI with a BAC of .08 to .099%;
- DUI with a High BAC of .10 to .159%; or
- DUI with the Highest BAC of .16% and higher.
An attorney can help you determine whether this offense will be treated as a first DUI, second DUI, third DUI, or fourth DUI within 10 years. A violation of 3802 (a) (1) that involves a refusal under the Implied Consent law is subject to the highest penalty. Also, violations of 3802 (a) (2) and 3802 (a) (1) that involve an accident with injury or damage are subject to a higher penalties.
An attorney can also talk with you about the defenses that might apply in your case. Call an attorney at Alva & Moscow, LLC to discuss your case today.
Different Types of Fourth DUI Offenses
For the general impairment version of DUI for a fourth offense within 10 years, the potential penalties include:
- being charged with a 2nd degree misdemeanor;
- a one year driver's license suspension;
- incarceration for a minimum of 10 days up to a maximum of 24 months;
- a fine of $500 to $5,000;
- being required to undergo an alcohol and drug evaluation and successfully complete all recommended follow up treatment; and
- installing the dreaded ignition interlock device for 12 months.
For the High BAC version of DUI with a BAC of .10 to .159%, the potential penalties for the fourth DUI within 10 years include:
- being charged with a 1st degree misdemeanor;
- an 18 month suspension of the driver's license;
- incarceration for a minimum of 12 months to a maximum of five years;
- a fine of $1,500 to $10,000;
- being required to undergo an alcohol and drug evaluation and successfully complete all recommended follow up treatment; and
- installing the dreaded ignition interlock device for 12 months.
For the Highest BAC version of DUI with a BAC of .16% and higher, the potential penalties for a fourth DUI within 10 years include:
- being charged with a 1st degree misdemeanor;
- an 18 month suspension of the driver's license;
- incarceration for a minimum of 12 months or a maximum of five years;
- a fine of $2,500 to $10,000;
- being required to undergo an alcohol and drug evaluation and successfully complete all recommended follow up treatment; and
- installing the dreaded ignition interlock device for 12 months.
A seasoned Philadelphia DUI lawyer may be able to keep you from suffering the dramatically harsher punishments that may await you if you already have several prior Driving Under the Influence convictions on your record.
Call the aggressive criminal defense attorneys at Alva & Moscow, LLC for a lawyer who will fight for you. Contact us today at (215) 665-1695 to set up a free consultation to discuss your case.
Fourth DUI FAQs
What happens on a fourth DUI in Pennsylvania?
A fourth DUI within ten years is graded as a third-degree felony at the high and highest BAC tiers, carrying up to seven years, and the mandatory minimums match or exceed the third-offense levels, including one year of incarceration at the highest tier. By the fourth offense, prosecutors push hard for state prison.
Can I avoid state prison on a fourth DUI?
Sometimes. The realistic paths are suppression of the stop or the chemical test, a challenge to how prior offenses were counted under the ten-year lookback, and DUI treatment court in counties that accept repeat offenders. A fourth-offense case with a viable suppression issue looks very different from one without.
Is a fourth DUI charge worth fighting?
Yes, more than any earlier offense. The difference between a felony conviction with a state sentence and a suppressed or reduced case is enormous, and repeat-offense cases often involve the same police shortcuts as first offenses - questionable stops, flawed testing procedures, and blood draws taken without valid warrants or consent.
How long will my license be suspended after a fourth DUI?
Eighteen months at the higher tiers, consecutive to any refusal suspension, and by a fourth offense many drivers also face habitual offender revocation under 75 Pa.C.S. § 1542, which adds five years. Restoring driving privileges after a fourth DUI is a multi-year process involving interlock requirements and treatment compliance.
Does treatment help my case on a repeat DUI?
Genuinely, yes. Entering treatment before sentencing demonstrates the mitigation judges look for, supports admission into DUI treatment court, and addresses the underlying issue prosecutors use to argue for incarceration. Documented, voluntary treatment started early in the case is one of the few factors that reliably moves outcomes on repeat offenses.
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If you are facing any kind of injustice, be it a wrongful criminal accusation or being injured by the negligence of another, a fearless Philadelphia attorney from Alva & Moscow, LLC can fight zealously for your rights. We can serve as your criminal defense lawyer or your personal injury attorney. We apply our principles of aggressive representation to seek the best results for you.
We represent clients throughout the Philadelphia area, including Bucks, Chester, Montgomery and Delaware Counties, as well as Pennsylvania and New Jersey.