Will I Lose My Drivers License If I Am Convicted Of A DWI Charge In New York?

Yes.

All drivers who are convicted of a DWI-related charge in New York will be subject to a mandatory license revocation in addition to other legal consequences and monetary fines.

While all DWI convictions come with a mandatory license suspension the length of the suspension depends on several factors including the type of DWI charge that you are convicted of and any other prior DWI-related convictions that may be on your record.

Drivers License Actions After A DWI Conviction

Here is a list of the different types of DWI charges and the mandatory minimum drivers license action for each conviction:

• DWAI by Alcohol (First Offense): Minimum 90 Day License Suspension
  


• DWAI by Alcohol (Second Offense): Minimum 6 Month License Revocation
  


• DWI Or DWAI by Drugs (First Offense): Minimum 6 Month License Revocation
  


• DWI or DWAI by Drugs (Second Offense): Minimum 1 Year License Revocation
  


• DWI or DWAI by Drugs (Third Offense): Minimum 1 Year License Revocation
  


• Underage DWI (First Offense): Minimum 6 Month License Suspension
  


• Underage DWI (Second Offense): Minimum 1 Year License Revocation or Until Age 21
  


• Aggravated DWI (First Offense): Minimum 1 Year License Revocation
  


• Aggravated DWI (Second Offense): Minimum 18 Month License Revocation
  


• Aggravated DWI (Third Offense): Minimum 18 Month License Revocation

What To Do If You Are Facing DUI Charges

The bad news is that any DWI conviction will come with some sort of mandatory license suspension or revocation. The good news is that not all drivers facing DUI charges end up being charged.

Additionally, many individuals facing DWI charges in New York are able to get the charges reduced with the help of an experienced DUI defense attorney.

To learn more about your legal options after a DUI arrest call DUI Legal NY or visit one of our locations in New York.

Westchester County Law Offices

If you were arrested for suspicion of intoxicated driving in Westchester County, New York, then you can call one of our local attorneys at the office below:

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

We help drivers facing DUI charges throughout the Westchester County area including those in New Rochelle, Port Chester, Tarrytown, Yonkers, Scarsdale and more.

Law Firm In Queens, New York

Our DUI lawyers also have local law offices conveniently located in Queens, NY. If your DUI arrest occurred in the Queens area then you can contact us at this office:

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

We represent drivers arrested on DUI charges throughout the Queens area including those in Astoria, Jackson Heights, Flushing, Sunnyside, Elmhurst and more.

Long Island DUI Lawyers

Drivers arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can turn to our local DUI lawyers in Long Island for help. We serve clients in Nassau County and Suffolk County from our office location below:

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

We have helped drivers from across Long Island to defend their rights after a DUI arrest. Our clients come from all over Long Island including in Huntington, Hempstead, Bay Shore, Montauk, Commack and more.