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DWI is a complicated field of law that requires the attention of someone who specializes in handling such cases. While the concept of drunk driving is easily understood by the public, the laws and consequences are incredibly technical. If you are charged with DWI or any other related offense(s), it is imperative that you call an experienced New York DWI lawyer.
Hiring an experienced lawyer may increase your chance of having a DWI charge reduced to DWAI. In New York, DWAI is not considered a crime, although it is an alcohol related driving incident. Additionally, DWAI may avoid an ignition interlock device for multiple offenders.
Please call us for a free consultation on any drunk driving charge in New York state.
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) between .08% and .17%, and/or other evidence of drunkeness.
BAC of .18% or higher.
BAC of .06% or .07%, and/or other evidence of impairment by alcohol.
Any drug other than alcohol that affects your ability to drive, including drugs to which you are prescribed, such as your own legal prescription drugs.
Any combination of alcohol and drugs which affects your ability to drive.
This law applies to drugs to which you are prescribed.
Any driver is under 21 years old, and has a BAC of .02% to .07%.
Any driver who refuses to take a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) will have his/her license revoked for at least one year.
Additionally, the person will have to pay a fine of at least $500 to the New York DMV.
Below is a list of possible DWI penalties. The list is not exhaustive, since every possible legal penalty complication would be nearly endless.
If you are accused of drunk driving, the penalties for a DWI in your specific situation may include additional or different penalties and consequences. It would be difficult for anyone but an experienced New York DWI attorney to provide the exact information.
Please call us at (866) 382-8646 for your free case evaluation and legal consultation, and we'll help walk you through the potential penalties in your exact case, as well as what we can do to defend and protect you.
• Mandatory fine between $1,000 and $2,500.
• Possible jail time of up to 1 year (unlikely).
• Loss of license for at least 1 year.
• Mandatory fine between $1,000 and no more than $5,000.
• Mandatory jail time of at least 5 days or at least 30 days
community service, or possible prison time of up to 4 years.
• Loss of license for at least 18 months.
• Mandatory fine between $1,000 and no more than $5,000.
• Mandatory jail time of at least 10 days or at least 60 days
community service, or possible prison time of up to 7 years.
• Loss of license for at least 18 months.
• Mandatory fine between $500 and $1,000.
• Possible jail time of up to 1 year (unlikely).
• Loss of license for at least 6 months.
• Mandatory fine between $1,000 and $5,000.
• Mandatory jail time of at least 5 days or 30 days community
service; possibility of prison for up to 4 years.
• Loss of license for at least 1 year.
• Mandatory fine between $2,000 and $10,000.
• Mandatory jail time of at least 10 days or 60 days community
service; possibility of prison for up to 7 years.
• Loss of license for at least 1 year, ignition interlock device,
and required alcohol evaluation.
• Mandatory fine between $1,000 and $5,000.
• Possible prison time of up to 4 years (unlikely, but not unheard
of).
• Loss of license for at least 1 year.
• Mandatory fine between $2,000 and $10,000.
• Possible prison time of up to 7 years (jail time likely).
• Loss of license for at least 1 year.
• Mandatory fine between $300 and $500.
• Possible jail time of up to 15 days (unlikely).
• Loss of license for 90 days.
• Mandatory fine between $500 and $750.
• Possible jail time of up to 30 days (unlikely, but not unheard
of).
• Loss of license for at least 6 months.
• Mandatory fine between $750 and $1,500.
• Possible jail time of up to 180 days (jail time more likely).
• Loss of license for 90 days if previous violation occurred more
that five years ago, and loss of license for at least 1 year if it
happened within the past five years.
• Mandatory fine between $500 and $1,000.
• Possible jail time of up to 1 year (unlikely).
• Loss of license for at least 6 months.
• Mandatory fine between $1,000 and $5,000.
• Possible prison time of up to 4 years (unlikely, but not unheard
of).
• Loss of license for at least 1 year.
• Mandatory fine between $1,000 and $5,000.
• Possible prison time of up to 7 years (likely).
• Loss of license for at least 18 months.
• Minimum $125 penalty to DMV.
• Loss of license for 6 months.
• $100 suspension termination fee.
• Minimum $125 penalty to DMV.
• Loss of license for at least 1 year or until 21 years old,
whichever period is longer.
• $100 license re-application fee.
NOTE — Three or more alcohol or drug-related driving incidents (convictions, Zero Tolerance violations, or refusals) within four or eight years, depending, can result in a permanent revocation of the privilege to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. In other words, you may never be able to drive in New York again.
If you've been charged with DWI, DWAI or drunk driving anywhere in New York state, you need to speak to a qualified, experienced criminal defense lawyer. Call our New York law offices now to discuss your case, and what we can do in your defense. Call (866) 382-8646 now for the help you need.
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