Newburgh Driver's License Suspension Defense Lawyer
A drunk driving conviction will bring on a number of penalties. You will pay fines, suffer the suspension or revocation of your driving privileges, and may even spend time in jail. At Wolfe Law Firm, P.C., we have helped people across New York through the legal process. We will protect your rights at each step of the way, while looking to achieve the best possible result in your case. Below are the current penalties for DWI and DWAI. To learn more about your rights after being charged with a DWI, contact our office.
A Summary of New York DWI Penalties
| Violation | Penalties |
| First offense DWI or DWAI Drugs | Fines ranging from $500 to $1,000 and up to one year in jail. First offense DWI will carry license revocation of six months. First offense DWAI will bring license suspension of six months. |
| Second offense DWI or DWAI Drugs within 10 years | Fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, up to four years in jail, and license revocation for one year. Second offense DWI is a Class E Felony. |
| Third offense DWI or DWAI Drugs within 10 years | Fines ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, up to seven years in jail, and license revocation for one year. Third offense DWI is a Class D Felony. |
| Aggravated DWI | Fines ranging from $1,000 to $2,500, up to one year in jail, and license revocation for one year. |
| Second Aggravated DWI within ten years | Fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, up to four years in jail, and license revocation for a minimum of 18 months. Second offense Aggravated DWI is a Class E Felony. |
| Third Aggravated DWI within 10 years | Fines ranging from $2,000 to $10,000, up to seven years in jail, and license revocation for a minimum of 18 months. Third offense Aggravated DWI is a Class D Felony. |
| Driving While Ability Impaired by a Combination of Alcohol/Drugs (DWAI-Combination) | Fines ranging from $500 to $1,000, up to one year in jail, and license suspension of six months. |
| Second DWAI-Combination within 10 years | Fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, up to four years in jail, and license revocation for up to 18 months. Second offense DWAI-Combination is a Class E Felony. |
| Third DWAI-Combination within 10 years | Fines ranging from $2,000 to $10,000, up to seven years in jail, and license revocation for up to 18 months. Third offense DWAI-combination is a Class D Felony. |
| Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol (DWAI) | Fines ranging from $300 to $500, up to 15 days in jail, and license suspension for 90 days. |
| Second DWAI within five years | Fines ranging from $500 to $750, up to 30 days in jail, and license revocation for at least six months. |
| Violation of the Zero Tolerance Law | License suspension for six months, a $125 civil penalty and a $100 fee to terminate the license suspension |
| Second violation of the Zero Tolerance law | License revocation for one year or until the offender turns 21, whichever is longer, a $125 civil penalty and a $100 fee to terminate the license suspension |
In addition to these penalties, there are surcharges added to the fines. Currently, surcharges are $160 for a misdemeanor and $270 for a felony.
Contact Wolfe Law Firm, P.C. • 845-234-4753 • 866-825-9123
Call or e-mail our Goshen DWI penalties attorney to discuss your case. Our law firm is located in Campbell Hall, New York, and serves clients in Rockland County, Sullivan County, Orange County and beyond. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your charges.
