DWI Penalties

Consequences of Getting a DWI, otherwise known as driving while intoxicated
There are many negative effects of getting a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) in New York. In fact, you may have to live with the costs of a DWI forever.

Some consequences of getting a DWI include:

• Increased insurance premiums
• Decreased employment opportunities
• License revocation or suspension
• Fines and penalties
• Attending the New York Drinking Driving Program (DDP) and its associated costs
• Ignition interlock device installation and its associated costs
• Jail time
• Possible Felony charges

… Not to mention the emotional and familial problems that often accompany major negative life events, such as getting a DWI.

New York Law and DWI, Drunking Driving Penalties

New York Sentencing Guidelines apply to those receiving a DWI conviction. This means that courts will impose standard penalties on people that receive a driving while intoxicated charge, as they see fit. That’s why it’s important to have a knowledgeable DWI attorney who understands the system, the limitations, and can help you get the best possible outcome.

DWI penalties vary depending on different factors such as:

• Having previous offenses
• Whether you submitted to a chemical test
• Type of impairment (e.g., alcohol, drugs, both)
• Amount of substance in your system
• Age

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