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New York DWI Law - Information


You can be arrested for DWI when:

A person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug, or operates a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in the defendant's blood.

New York DWI penalties:

First Offense

  • a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000.00
  • possible term of imprisonment of not more than 1 year
  • forfeit your right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of New York for a period of six months

Second Offense

  • a fine of not less than $1,000.00 - $5,000.00
  • possible term of imprisonment of not more than 4 years
  • forfeit your right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of New York for a period of 1 year

Third Offense

  • a fine of $2,000.00 - $10,000.00
  • possible term of imprisonment of not more than 7 years
  • forfeit your right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of New York for a period of 1 year

Should I hire a New York DWI Attorney?

Because DWI is such a highly technical field, you not only need to hire a attorney, but one who specifically specializes in DWI defense. DWI attorneys know that some of the enforcement and judicial procedures are unconstitutional and violate motorists' rights. They are more well versed with the different sobriety tests and their varying accuracy levels. Don't give up your rights.

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New York DWI Resources

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