If you are convicted of a Felony DWI, you will lose your driver’s license for at least 1 year. You also face up to 4 years in prison and/or up to 5 years of probation. The court will impose a maximum fine of $5000 and a surcharge of $520. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) [...]

In NY, driving while intoxicated with a child in the car is a felony charge if the motorist has a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or greater and has a child under the age of 16 in the vehicle. This offense, known as a Leandra’s law violation under vehicle and traffic law 1192(2-a)(b), is [...]

Aggravated DWI is a misdemeanor pursuant to vehicle and traffic law 1192(2-a)(a) and is charged when a person operating a motor vehicle has a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .18 or greater.

For a first-time Aggravated DWI violation, your license will be revoked for a minimum of one year. You face up to 1 year in jail and/or up to 3 years of probation. Aggravated DWI court fines can be up to $2,500 with $395 or $400 in surcharges depending on the court of conviction. In addition, [...]

For a first-time Aggravated DWI, your license will be revoked for a minimum of one year.  However, if this is your first alcohol related conviction, you may be eligible for a conditional license by enrolling in the impaired driver program.