The consequences of a conviction of DWI in New York

May 5, 2012 /24-7PressRelease / -the recent arrests of two prominent New Yorkers for DWI have again brought to attention the possible consequences of a DWI conviction. One was the arrest of the wife of Maurice Hinchley, the MP who is retiring District 22 of New York, who was allegedly driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.14 and message rate when it rammed another vehicle. Another arrest was a Prosecutor in New York who was dismissed after the questions have been raised as to whether if it has received special treatment because of its position.

People who are at the forefront in the community to face additional scrutiny for their DWI arrests, but everyone is confronted to potentially of the penalties for a conviction of DWI.

First offence of CFA

Any person arrested for DWIwith a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or more will be subject to civil and criminal penalties. For drivers over 21 years, there is a 6 month minimum license revocation. In addition, the driver will receive a fine of $500 to $ 1,000 that does not include additional mandatory conviction or fresh assistance of the victim of the crime. One year of imprisonment is also possible, and three years of probation. DWI conviction will also raise insurance premiums. Finally, by Leandra Act, passed in 2010, drivers convicted of a DUI first time will be required to install an ignition interlock device, which tests the blood alcohol level of the driver periodically to ensure that the driver has not been drinking.

There are more severe penalties if you are convicted of a DWI plus (un.18 BAC or higher). The revocation of the licence is of one year and the maximum fine increases to $2,500. Any driver who is less than 21 years of age will face revocation of a year even if they are found guilty of any alcohol driving offences (including DWAI, or better known as a "violation").

Subsequent offence

If a driver gets a second or subsequent DWI in 10 years for a first offence, the penalties ratchet lot. Crime increased crime with a crime. Those convicted of a second CFA to a fine of $5 000 four years in prison and a minimum 1-year licence suspension. DWI conviction carries up to a fine of $10,000 for a third offence in 10 years, seven years of prison and a 1 year licence suspension. On a crime DWI, you can do up to one year in jail and 5 years probation to run consecutive both in prison.

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