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75 Pa.C.S. § 3735.1

Aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence

Known as the Vehicle Code

The act spans §§ 75–75 (898 sections).

(Feb. 23, 1996, P.L.21, No.8, eff. 60 days; Sept. 30, 2003, P.L.120, No.24, eff

(a) Offense defined.--Any person who negligently causes serious bodily injury to another person as the result of a violation of section 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) and who is convicted of violating section 3802 commits a felony of the second degree when the violation is the cause of the injury.

(a.1) Sentencing.--In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a person convicted of a violation of subsection (a) and a violation of section 1501 (relating to drivers required to be licensed) or 1543 (relating to driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked) when committed at the same time and place may be sentenced to an additional term not to exceed two years' confinement.

(b) Definition.--(Deleted by amendment).

Official source: Pennsylvania General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Pennsylvania statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.