Approximately three years ago, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) adopted new relicensure rules for drivers with repeat alcohol and or drug related driving incidents. In a nutshell, the new rules mandate that a New York State driver is not permitted to apply for relicensure of his or her driver’s license for five years, if that driver … [Read more...]
New York State First Time DWI Arrest
First Time DWI Arrest. Getting arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in New York State is no laughing matter. DWI, DWAI – Drugs or, DWAI-Combined Influence are misdemeanor criminal acts that carry sentences of: up to one (1) year In jail, fines of between $500.00-$1,000.00 dollars, probation for up to three (3) years, … [Read more...]
New York State Conditional Driver’s License
New York State Conditional Driver's License. In New York State a person convicted of any DWI offense found in the Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) 1192 faces an automatic suspension of their driver's license and depending on the seriousness and circumstances of the offense, the suspension will be between ninety (90) and one hundred and eighty (180) … [Read more...]