New York City DUI?

First New York DWI Offense:

New York Criminal Status: Non-injury DWAIs are generally traffic infractions, non-injury DWIs are generally misdemeanors. DWAIs and DWIs that result in bodily injury may be elevated to felony status, depending upon on the circumstances.

Jail: DWAI: up to 15 days in jail. DWI: up to one year in jail. Actual time served will depend on the circumstances surrounding the DWI and the judge.

New York DWI Fines/Costs:

• DWAI: $300 – $500 plus possible penalty assessments.
• DWI: $500 – $1,000 plus possible penalty assessments.
• Zero Tolerance: $125 civil penalty, $100 suspension termination fee.
• Driver Responsibility Assessment: $250 – may need to be paid annually for 3 consecutive years ($750 total) on top of fines listed above.

New York License Suspension:

• DWAI: 90 day suspension
• DWI: Revoked for at least 6 months
• Violation of Zero Tolerance Law: 6 months suspension

New York Conditional License:

• Possible after participating in New York’s Drinking Driver Program (DDP).
• Vehicle Impound: Yes.
• New York DWI School: Attendance at a Victim Impact Panel, Optional Drinking Driver Program (DDP).
• New York Probation: Possible probation, usually report to a probation officer. Offenders are tracked through probation and treatment for re-licensing purposes.
• New York Community Service: Community service may be possible as part of probation, but it depends on the court and the individual judge.

Second New York DWI Offense Plus:

• New York Criminal Status: Non-injury DWAIs are generally traffic infractions, non-injury DWIs are generally misdemeanors. DWAIs and DWIs that result in bodily injury may be elevated to felony status, depending upon on the circumstances.
• Jail: Minimum of 5 days (or community service as an alternative), maximum of 30 days.

New York DWI Fines/Costs:

• Second DWAI violation in five years: $500 – $750, plus fees and assessments.
• Second DWI violation in 10 years: $1,000 – $5,000, plus fees and assessments.
• Second violation of Zero Tolerance Law: $125 civil penalty and $100 reapplication fee.

New York License Suspension:

• Second DWAI in five years: 6 month revocation
• Second DWI: one year revocation
• Second Zero Tolerance Law violation: one year revocation or until 21
• Vehicle Impound: Yes.
• New York DWI School: Possible attendance Drinking Driver Program (DDP) Link: http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/broch/c40.htm. Additionally, courts may require attendance at a “Victim Impact Program”
• New York Probation: Yes. Depends on offense, court and judge. Offenders are tracked through probation and treatment for re-licensing purposes. Alcohol or drug treatment program may be prescribed by court as part of probation. Probation periods for misdemeanors are between one and three years.
• New York Community Service: 5 days of community service generally required.

Commercial Vehicle:

Per se – level 1 (BAC of .04 – .07); fine of $300 – $500 (plus possible assessments); misdemeanor, maximum possible jail term of 15 days, 1 year CDL (commercial driver’s license)

Class A, B or C disqualification or 3 years if driving a vehicle that requires hazardous materials placards.

Per se – level 2 (BAC of .06 to .08, fine of $500 – $1,500 (plus possible assessments), misdemeanor, maximum possible jail term of 180 days, 1 year CDL disqualification / revocation. CDL operators under the age of 21 will be guilty of DWI with a BAC of .02 – .04.

Under Age: 21

New York DWI Insurance Consequences: How a DUI/DWI Affects Your Car Insurance.

New York Open Container Laws: Yes. Driver/passenger.

How long does a DWI stay on your record? A DWI in New York stays on your driving record for 10 years.

Driver Responsibility Tax: Yes. New York has a driver responsibility ‘assessment’ of $250 that may need to be paid annually for three consecutive years ($750 total) on top of fines.

Areas We Serve Include:

• Manhattan
• Queens
• Brooklyn
• Bronx
• Staten Island