DWI

New York takes driving while intoxicated seriously. According to the New York DMV, the minimum first-time DWI penalty is a fine of between $500 and $1000 and up to one year in jail. Also, you can expect a six-month suspension of your license. Remember that despite the...

Getting caught driving while intoxicated in New York may carry some strict legal repercussions. The way law enforcement goes about clearing the streets of impaired drivers may account for the low DWI crash statistics for the state.  Facing a DWI is not a pleasant...

Following a conviction for driving while intoxicated, you likely have a legal requirement to install an ignition interlock device on your car, truck or SUV. The device requires you to submit a breath sample both before starting the engine and periodically during your...

Every year, law enforcement officers in New York arrest tens of thousands of people on suspicion of drunk driving. In 2018, that figure topped 35,000 arrests. But not all drunk driving charges are created equal. Under state law, a driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC)...