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New York DWI DUI Laws

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The maximum prescribed legal BAC limit in New York is 0.08% per se
(effective from Jul 1st 2003)

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New York Drunk Driving Laws

(If you’ve been charged with New York DWI, the law allows only 10 days for your New York DWI Lawyer to make a request with the New York DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) for a hearing to save your driving license)

New York is a member of the Interstate Drivers License Compact
An agreement between participating states to share information regarding certain types of convictions including DUI - DWI and related Drunk Driving offenses. If a resident of one state gets convicted of a drunk driving offense in another state, the driver's home state will be notified. The type of action that the driver's home state will take will vary from state to state.

New York DWI Laws and BAC limits

ALL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.08%
In the State of New York it is crime for ANY driver to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.08% and above.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.04%
It is a crime for commercial vehicle operators to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.04% or above.

MINOR (under the age of 21) - BAC LIMIT = 0.02%
It is a crime for persons under 21 years of age to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.02% or above.

It is a crime to refuse to submit to a chemical test in New York and implied consent laws are enforced.

!! CAUTION - Driving WHILE ABILITY Impaired (DWAI) !!

You can be charged without being over the prescribed legal BAC limit.

The prosecution must show that the driver was IMPAIRED by alcohol and/or drugs. The level of impairment is usually based on observations and evidence of driving ability (or rather inability), physical appearance, field sobriety tests, chemical test results and any other relevant evidence which can help prove a persons driving ability was indeed impaired. Different amounts of alcohol can affect people in different ways, what may impair one persons driving ability and make them feel drunk, might not necessarily impair another persons driving ability.

You can be charged with this offence regardless of your BAC level, as long as impairment can be proved to the legal extent necessary.


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Penalties for DWI - Drunk Driving in New York

New York is a state with a ten-year ‘washout period,’ also known as a 'look back period', this means that a prior conviction is not admissible after ten years. If it is ten years and one day since a driver was convicted of DWI, that driver will be considered a first-time offender. If a driver commits a DWI within ten years of the first DWI, they are considered guilty of a second offense and are subjected to harsher punishments.

First DWI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a first DWI - drunk driving conviction in New York:

  • $500 to $1,000 fine
  • up to 1 year in jail
  • minimum 6 months drivers license revocation

Second DWI - Drunk Driving Conviction - Felony

The penalty for a second DWI - drunk driving conviction in New York:

  • $1,000 to $5,000 fine
  • 5 days to 4 years jail (or 30 days community service)
  • minimum 1 year drivers license revocation
  • ignition interlock restriction
  • alcohol assessment

Third DWI - Drunk Driving Conviction - Felony

The penalty for a third DWI - drunk driving conviction in New York:

  • $2,000 to $10,000 fine
  • 10 days to 7 years jail (or 60 days community service)
  • minimum 1 year drivers license revocation
  • ignition interlock restriction
  • alcohol assessment

Penalties for Aggravated DWI - Drunk Driving in New York

Aggravated DWI is classed as driving with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.18% of higher.

First Aggravated DWI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a first aggravated DWI - drunk driving conviction in New York:

  • $1,000 to $2,500 fine
  • up to 1 year in jail
  • minimum 1 year drivers license revocation

Second Aggravated DWI - Drunk Driving Conviction - CLASS E FELONY

The penalty for a second aggravated DWI - drunk driving conviction in New York:

  • $1,000 to $5,000 fine
  • 5 days to 4 years in jail (or 30 days community service)
  • minimum 18 month drivers license revocation

Third Aggravated DWI - Drunk Driving Conviction - Class D FELONY

The penalty for a third aggravated DWI - drunk driving conviction in New York:

  • $2,000 to $10,000 fine
  • 10 days to 7 years in jail (or 60 days community service)
  • minimum 18 month drivers license revocation

DWAI (driving while ability impaired)

You can be charged with DWAI if your driving ability is impaired through either drink or drugs and you have a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.079% or below. Penalties range from $300 to $1,500 fine, up to 180 days in jail, minimum of 90 days drivers license suspension. Penalties will be based upon previous convictions, age and circumstances.

Three or more alcohol or drug-related offenses with 10 years can result in a permanent revocation, with a waiver request permitted after at least five years.

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Implied consent LAWS

Implied Consent Chemical Testing

It is a crime to refuse to submit to a chemical test in Delaware and implied consent laws are enforced.

Penalties for refusing to submit to a chemical test in New York

In New York, if the accused refuses to take a chemical test of their blood, breath or urine, their drivers license will be suspended/revoked.

First chemical test refusal

  • 1 year drivers license revocation (18 months if commercial driver)
  • $500 fine

Second chemical test refusal

  • 18 months drivers license revocation (permanent revocation if commercial driver)
  • $750 fine

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Minimum liability insurance requirements for private passenger vehicles in the state of New York

The minimum mandatory liability insurance coverage required in the state of New York for private passenger vehicles is (25-50/50-100/10). This equates to the following liability coverage:

  • $25,000/$50,000 bodily injury liability (BIL) per person
  • $50,000/$100.000 for death
  • $10,000 property damage liability (PDL) coverage

What is (BIL) Bodily Injury Liability insurance?

(BIL) Bodily Injury Liability insurance coverage will pay for serious and permanent injury or death to other people when a crash is caused by the insured. An auto insurance company will pay for injuries up to the limits specified in an insurance policy and will provide legal representation for the insured in the event someone tries to sue them.

What is (PDL) Property Damage Liability insurance?

(PDL) Property Damage Liability insurance coverage pays for damages an insured driver or members of an insured drivers family cause (and are liable for) to other people's property in a crash involving a motor vehicle.

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FREE Case evaluation & consultation by local New York DWI / DUI Lawyer / Drunk Driving Attorney

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Protect your rights! Talk to a local DUI lawyer

New York DUI cases tend to move quickly through the system, and there may be important deadlines that affect your right to assert certain defenses or call witnesses. It’s important that you understand the process your New York drunk driving case will follow and the important requirements and deadlines before you take any action—but you can’t afford to delay.

Talk to a local New York Drunk Driving Attorney as soon as possible to gather important information such as:

• What penalties do you face if convicted of DUI in New York?
• What are the indirect penalties, such as increased insurance rates and diminished job opportunities in New York?
• Does New York have a mandatory ignition interlock device law?
• Was your breathalyzer or blood alcohol content (BAC) test properly administered in accordance with New York laws and procedures ?
• When and how can you get your driver’s license reinstated in New York?

It’s easy to make mistakes under pressure, so make sure that you have the information you need to make good, educated decisions during this process. Contact a local New York criminal defense attorney specialising in New York drunk driving laws today.

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Useful New York DWI Links:

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New York Unified Court System

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Latest New York DWI News

Years-old New York DWI case may be reinstated - DUIAttorney.com


Years-old New York DWI case may be reinstated
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The New York DWI case against Justin Donohue was initially filed in 2006, but it has yet to reach a final resolution in the court system. ...
Judge weighs request to reinstate DWI countTroy Record

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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:38:52 GMT+00:00

"Jack Shea's Law" changes New York DWI blood draw procedure - DUIAttorney.com


"Jack Shea's Law" changes New York DWI blood draw procedure
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The District Attorney's Association of New York was in outspoken support of the law as it helps them prosecute more DWI cases with hard evidence. ...
LaValle Votes To Close Loophole In State's DWI LawsNorth Fork Vue

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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:26:33 GMT+00:00

VP Mark Newman arrested for DWI - The Yankee U (blog)


VP Mark Newman arrested for DWI
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?The New York Yankees do not condone this kind of behavior. We take this situation seriously and we are looking into the matter. ...

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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:11:11 GMT+00:00

Wrong-way driver gets New York DWI charge - DUIAttorney.com


Wrong-way driver gets New York DWI charge
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A wrong way driver on the Meadowbrook State Parkway in New York City was charged with DWI early Saturday morning. 48-year-old Todd Follins or Brooklyn was ...


Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:45:23 GMT+00:00

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/ Alcohol rehab center Reports:... Alcohol rehab center Reports: Jail costs ...
CaymanMama.com (press release)
Chatsworth alcohol rehabilitation center says New York DUI lawyers can help their repeat offender clients improve their standing before the judge. ...


Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:16:22 GMT+00:00

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