What Will A First DWI Conviction Entail In New York?

The bad news is that DWI is considered a serious crime in the State of New York, and punishments have only grown more severe over the years. The good news as stated on DUILegalNY is that it is very important to reach out to an experienced attorney, especially if it's your first offense (and if there are extenuating circumstances) because the consequences of a DWI can be reduced.

The Rules Of The Game

If you are convicted of a misdemeanor first-offense DWI in the State of New York, you will not face jail time. You are likely to be fined between $500 to $1000. Your license will be suspended for a minimum of six months, and an Ignition Interlock Device will be installed on your vehicle. These are the basic parameters when you're confronted with in a first-time DWI conviction.

However, it should also be noted that there can be increased penalties for a first-time offense if the driver has a BAC of .18% or higher. Below is a bit more information about this.

How A DWI Lawyer Can Help

In any DWI case, there are extenuating circumstances worth considering. Was your blood alcohol content (BAC) over or under the designated .08 limit? Anything over .18 would be considered an aggravated DWI, which entails much more severe punishments.

Do you have an otherwise clean criminal record? Would you consider entering an alcohol rehabilitation program? Depending upon these circumstances, an experienced DWI attorney can plead your case and either reduce the fines assessed, or dismiss the charge altogether. In any event, contacting a lawyer is vital.

Clients without a private attorney have a 75% conviction rate. Those who enlist a DWI lawyer have much better chances of success. DWI attorneys yield proven results and are well worth the investment in order to avoid costly fines and a blemish on your record.

Need Help With Your DWI Arrest Charges?

If your arrest occurred in Westchester County, NY, contact our DWI lawyers at this office:

Acocella Law Group
2900 Westchester Ave #405
Harrison, NY 10577
914-888-2430

If your arrest occurred in Queens, NY, contact our DWI lawyers at this office:

Acocella Law Group
31-19 Newtown Ave #901c
Queens, NY 11102
718-395-4770

If your arrest occurred in Long Island, NY, contact our DWI lawyers at this office:

Acocella Law Group
20 Crossways Park Dr #210a
Woodbury, NY 11797
203-697-8604