DUI Offenses Flashcards

1
Q

It is possible to be cited for having a BAC of at least .08 within __ hours afters driving

A

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When someone is cited for driving while impaired AFTER they have already finished driving, what are the BAC ranges for categories: general impairment, high rate of alcohol, highest rate of alcohol?

A

.08 - .099

.10 - .159

.16 - more

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3
Q

For minors, it is a per se violation to have a BAC of ____% or higher within 2 hours after driving.

A

.02

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4
Q

For minors, it is a per se violation to have a BAC of ____% while driving.

A

Any. Any amount of alcohol is a per se violation

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5
Q

For drivers of commercial vehicles, having a BAC of ___% or greater within 2 hours of driving is a per se violation.

A

.04%

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6
Q

For school bus drivers, having a BAC of _____% or greater within 2 hours of driving is a per se violation

A

.02%

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7
Q

T or F: It is a prosecutable offense for the driver of a bus or commercial vehicle to drive with any amount of alcohol in his system.

A

True

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8
Q

Vehicular homicide by DUI does/doesn’t apply to the death of a fetus.

A

Does not.

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9
Q

Is contributory negligence a defense to homicide by vehicle while DUI?

A

No

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10
Q

Although contributory negligence is not a defense to homicide by vehicle while DUI, the D is permitted to present evidence establishing that the death was cause by _________________________ and not the DUI.

A

an intervening event.

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11
Q

Homicide by vehicle while DUI is what degree crime?

A

Second-degree felony

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12
Q

Homicide by vehicle while DUI is punishable by ___ - year minimum terms for each death, up to ____ years.

A

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10

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13
Q

Does the DUI offense merge with a homicide by vehicle while DUI offense?

A

Yes

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14
Q

What is the mens rea for “aggravated assault by vehicle while dui”?

A

Negligence

The NEGLIGENT causation of serious bodily injury as a result of dui.

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15
Q

Is contributory negligence a defense “aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI”?

A

No

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16
Q

Can a “aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI” assert a defense of an intervening cause?

A

Yes

17
Q

“aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI” is what degree felony?

A

Second

18
Q

Does “aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI” merge with the underlying DUI?

A

Yes

19
Q

What level of scrutiny has been applied to PA’s DUI laws?

A

Rational Basis