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Is DWI a crime in New York?

April 26, 2017crime DWI new york

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Is DWI a crime in New York?

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New York law holds three types of DWIs. The first is the Traffic infraction of Driving while Ability Impaired. This is analogous to a speeding ticket in terms of penalty and if convicted of this you will not have a criminal record. The second is a misdemeanor DWI. Those convicted of the Misdemeanor in New York are subject to a fine of up to $1,000 and up to one year imprisonment. The specific circumstances of each particular case will determine whether or not the District Attorney will demand jail time. Finally, there is a Felony DWI. The District Attorney can seek to “bump up” a new misdemeanor DWI to a felony for those arrested for a Misdemeanor DWI who have been convicted of a Misdemeanor DWI in the past 10 years. The maximum prison sentence for a Felony conviction is 4 years in prison. It is highly recommended to acquire the services of a qualified New York DWI lawyer in the latter two cases to possibly lessen or alleviate the charges.