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New York Drunk Driving Fines & Penalties
First NY DWI Offense1st Drunk Driving ConvictionJail – Up to 1 Year
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Third NY DWI Offense
3rd Drunk Driving Conviction
Felony Charge (Class “D”)
Jail – From 10 Days (Minimum) to 7 Years or,
Community Service – 60 Days
Fine – From $2,000 to $10,000
License Suspension – 1 Year Minimum
Ignition Interlock
Alcohol Assessment
Pay Mandatory Surcharge
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November, 2009 - Leandra's Law Passes State Senate
On November 17th, 2009 S6125 / A9111 (Known as Leandra's Law) was passed by the New York State Senate. After this law is signed by the Governor, it will be a first-time felony offense for driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both while transporting passengers age 15 and under. The measure also requires the use of mandatory ignition interlock systems if convicted. Driver's will also face from 1 to 7 years in prison if they are involved in a DWI accident that causes injury or death.
How many drinks does it take to reach the legal limit in New York?
There are charts and calculators that can help you determine how many drinks it would take to become legally drunk, however there are variables that these tools do not take into consideration that may play a role in your individual BAC level. It is safe to say that for each drink you take, you get that much closer to driving while intoxicated.
The best answer is not to drink and drive . The State of New York has strict laws for drunk driving, and when you drink and drive in New York, you risk your freedom, finances and your future.
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Drunk Driving Laws in New York
State of New York BAC Laws:
All drivers with a BAC of .08 or higher.
Under 21 with a BAC of .02 or higher.
Commercial Vehicle Driver with a BAC of .04 or higher.
Your first conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in the State of New York with a BAC of .08 percent or higher is a misdemeanor. You will be fined from $500 to $1,000 and you could spend up to 1 year in jail. Your drivers license will be suspended for a minimum of 6 months and you will be ordered to pay a mandatory conviction surcharge. You will also be ordered alcohol screening and evaluation prior to sentencing.
Your second conviction for a DWI in New York State within 10 years of the first DWI will be a Class E Felony. This felony will cost you a minimum fine of $1,000 or up to $5,000. You will also receive a minimum jail sentence of 10 days in jail or be ordered to perform 60 days of community service.
The minimum 10 day jail sentence can be increased by the court up to 7 years in jail. Your driver license will be revoked for a minimum of 1 year plus you will have to pay for an ignition interlock device that will be placed on your vehicle once your suspension is over. The court will also have you pay for your alcohol assessment.
A 3rd drunk driving conviction in New York is a class D felony. You will be fined a minimum of $2,000 up to $10,000. You could be sentenced up to 7 years in jail, 10 days of which is mandatory.
The court may also order you to serve 60 days of community service. Your driver license will be revoked for a minimum of 1 year plus you will have to pay for an ignition interlock device that will be placed on your vehicle once your suspension is over.
The State of New York prohibits driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or above. The .08 limit is used throughout the United States as the benchmark for the "impaired" driver. New York State has lower limits for Commercial drivers (.04) and drivers under the age of 21 (.02).
The laws for drivers under 21 are effectively a zero tolerance law and a minor could lose the privilege to drive until they become an adult. The New York law also addresses driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both.
The Implied Consent Law in New York
Like other states across the country, New York State has an implied consent law. This law means that all drivers on the roadways of New York agree to submit to a chemical test of their blood, breath or urine of an officer of the law suspects the driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you refuse such a test you drivers license will be suspended in court and revoked for a minimum of 1 year. You will also be fined $500 on your first refusal and $750 for your second.
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