DWI penalties in New York are tough.
If you’ve been charged with a DWI, you are facing the suspension of your driver license, hefty fines and even possible jail time. One reason why DWI penalties in New York State may be harsh is that more than one third of the fatalities in New York involve impaired or intoxicated drivers and pedestrians. That’s why, more than ever, you need a lawyer who is experienced in fighting DWI penalties in New York such as Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria. Talk to experienced DWI attorneys who have handled virtually ever type of defense case from murder, drug charges and DWI to tax, administrative and anti-trust issues.
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Here is a list of DWI penalties in New York that you could be facing. This list includes monetary fines, imprisonment and driver license suspension.
| Violation | Mandatory Fine | Max Jail Term | Driver License Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (AGG DWI) | $1,000 – $2,500 | 1 year | Revoked for at least 1 year |
| Second AGG DWI in 10 years (E felony) | $1,000 – $5,000 | 4 years | Revoked for at least 18 months |
| Third AGG DWI in 10 years (D felony) | $2,000 – $10,000 | 7 years | Revoked for at least 18 months |
| Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving While Impaired by a Drug (DWAI-Drug) | $500 – $1,000 | 1 year | DWI – Revoked for at least 6 months; DWAI-Drug – Suspended for at least 6 months |
| Second DWI or DWAI-Drug violation in 10 years (E felony) | $1,000 – $5,000 | 4 years | Revoked for at least 1 year |
| Third DWI or DWAI-Drug violation in 10 years (D felony) | $2,000 – $10,000 | 7 years | Revoked for at least 1 year |
| Driving While Ability Impaired by a Combination of Alcohol/Drugs (DWAI-Combination) | $500 – $1,000 | 1 year | Revoked for at least 6 months |
| Second DWAI-Combination in 10 years (E felony) | $1,000 – $5,000 | 4 years | Revoked for at least 1 year |
| Third DWAI-Combination in 10 years (D felony) | $2,000 – $10,000 | 7 years | Revoked for at least 1 year |
| Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol (DWAI) | $300 – $500 | 15 days | Suspended for 90 days |
| Second DWAI violation in 5 years | $500 – $750 | 30 days | Revoked for at least 6 months |
| Third or subsequent DWAI within 10 years (Misdemeanor) | $750 – $1,500 | 180 days | Revoked for at least 6 months |
Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
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