Riccola Voigt

Attorney · Thomas Jefferson School of Law

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Third DWI/DWAI Offense in New York
An Alcohol-DWAI conviction in New York is a misdemeanor if the defendant has been convicted of two or more impaired driving offenses within the preceding ten years. A third conviction within ten years for DWI per se, DWI, Drug-DWAI, or Combination-DWAI is a class D felony.
First DWI or DWAI Offense in New York
A first conviction for Alcohol-DWAI is a traffic infraction and the penalties imposed are generally less severe than those for other impaired driving convictions.
Second DWI or DWAI Offense in New York
A second conviction for DWI, Drug-DWAI, or Combination-DWAI in New York within ten years carries a sentence of one to four years in prison and/or a fine of $1,000 to $5,000.
Second DUII Offense in Oregon
Read about how Oregon defines "driving while under the influence of intoxicants" (DUII) and the penalties you'll face if conviction of a second offense.
Third DUII Offense in Oregon
Read about how Oregon defines "driving under the influence of intoxicants" (DUII) and the penalties you'll face for a third DUII conviction.
South Carolina’s Alcohol Open Container Law & Violation Penalties
South Carolina’s open container law generally prohibits possession of open containers of beer or wine in a motor vehicle, subject to a few exceptions. In addition to the prohibition on possession, South Carolina also generally prohibits transporting open containers of alcoholic liquors in a motor vehicle.
Oregon’s DUII Implied Consent Law: Refusal to Take a Blood Breath, or Urine Test
Under Oregon’s implied consent law, any person who operates a motor vehicle on a highway or premises open to the public is deemed to have given consent to a chemical test of the person’s breath, blood, and/or urine. Read about the law's specifics and the penalties for refusing DUII testing.
Oregon’s DUII Diversion Program Can Reduce Your Penalties
Learn about Oregon's eligibility and completion requirements and the consequences of failing to successfully complete the DUII diversion.
Pennsylvania’s Open Container Law and Violation Penalties
Generally, Pennsylvania prohibits consumption of alcohol and drugs, as well as possession of open containers of alcohol in motor vehicles. However, there are exceptions allowing passengers to drink alcohol and have open containers of alcohol in certain types of vehicles.
New Mexico’s Open Container Law and Violation Penalties
In New Mexico, it’s illegal to drink alcohol or possess open containers of alcohol in a motor vehicle, subject to some exceptions. Read about the specifics, including the penalties for an open container ticket.