Tilem & Campbell:
If
you have been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving
while ability impaired (DWAI) it is imperative that you hire an
experienced drunk driving lawyer to protect your interests. You could
be charged with a felony criminal offense. Without a skilled New York
DWI lawyer, even a first offense for drunk driving can result in a
driver’s license suspension or revocation, a large fine, and in certain
cases jail time.
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED - DWI
.08 and Higher or Other Evidence of Intoxication
| OFFENSE |
FINE |
JAIL SENTENCE |
LICENSE ACTION |
| 1st Offense(misdemeanor) |
Minimum $500 Maximum $1,000 |
Up to 1 Year |
Minimum 6-Month Revocation |
| 2nd Offense Within 10 years Class E felony |
Minimum $1,000 Maximum $5,000
|
Up to 1 1/3rd - 4 years |
Minimum 1 -Year Revocation |
| 3rd Offense Within 10 years Class D felony |
Minimum $2,000 Maximum $10,000
|
Up to 2 1/3rd - 7 years |
Minimum 1 -Year Revocation |
DRIVING WHILE ABILITY IMPAIRED – DWAI
Between .05 and .07 or Other Evidence of Impairment
| OFFENSE |
FINE |
JAIL SENTENCE |
LICENSE ACTION |
| 1st Offense(traffic infraction) |
Minimum $300 Maximum $500 |
Up to 15 Days |
90-Day Suspension |
| 2nd Offense Within 5 years(traffic infraction) |
Minimum $500 Maximum $750 |
Up to 30 Days |
Minimum 6-Month Revocation |
| 3rd Offense Within 10 years(misdemeanor) |
Minimum $750 Maximum $1,500 |
Up to 180 Days |
Minimum 6-Month Revocation
(if current violation occurred
within 5 years of previous violation)
|
Every county in New York State has a STOP/DWI program. This means
more police with better equipment are on the roads looking for impaired
drivers, more district attorneys are prosecuting them, and more judges
are hearing drinking driving cases.