I Received a DWI This Fourth of July | Now What?

Holiday weekends, including that of the Fourth of July, unfortunately, see an increase in drunk driving accidents with an increase in parties. With that, law enforcement officers in New York crack down on these cases,s especially during this time. If you were charged with a first, second, or third-offense DWI this holiday weekend, continue reading to see how a proficient Spring Valley DWI defense attorney at The Law Offices of Kevin T. Conway can help protect you from the penalties you are up against. 

What are the penalties for a first-offense DWI this Fourth of July?

New York courts will inflict nothing less than harsh penalties on you for just a first-offense DWI. Specifically, you may be facing the following penalties:

• Enrollment in the New York Drinking Driver Program (DDP) and applicable costs.
• A suspended license for a minimum of six months.
• Fines anywhere from $500 to $1,000.
• Jail time of up to one year.

Additionally, if you are charged with a first-offense DWI while being under the legal drinking age of 21, you may receive the following penalties:

• Enrollment in the New York DDP.
• A suspended license for six months.
• A $100 fee for suspension termination.
• A $125 civil penalty.
• Potential ignition interlock device installation and associated costs.

What are the penalties for a second-offense DWI this Fourth of July?

Second-offense DWI consequences are evidently harsher than that of a first offense. Below are the penalties you are up against:

• Enrollment in the New York DDP.
• A suspended license for at least one year.
• Jail time up to four years.
• Fines up to $5,000.

And for drivers under the age of 21, the penalties are as follows:

• Enrollment in the New York DDP.
• A suspended license for at least one year, or until you turn 21.
• A $100 fee to reinstate your license.
• A $125 civil penalty.
• Possible ignition interlock device installation and associated costs.

What are the penalties for a third-offense DWI this Fourth of July?

The most serious, a third-offense DWI commonly leads to a jail sentence. Other charges are as follows:

• A suspended license for anywhere between five to 10 years, or possibly permanent revocation.
• Fines anywhere between $2,000 to $10,000.
• Jail sentence of up to 7 years.
• State surcharges.

If you are facing any of the above penalties, it is important that you retain the services of a talented Rockland County criminal defense attorney who will work to reduce or eliminate any charges against you as best as possible.

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