How does Pennsylvania’s statutory framework for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses shape the sentencing options available to the court, and what do reported sentences look like?
Join us for an examination of DUI offenses, including statutory grading, penalties, applicable Sentencing Guidelines, and provisions governing confinement. Commission staff will also discuss sentencing alternatives, with particular attention to probation with restrictive conditions and the role of DUI treatment courts.
Using reported sentencing data, the presentation will explore the types of sentences imposed, their relationship to guideline recommendations, and patterns across multiple years. The session will also address important considerations in interpreting DUI sentencing statistics, including differences in case processing and the availability of diversionary programs.
