A very important step when arrested in New York State for 1192.2 DWI is the Arraignment. Typically, after an arrest the Defendant is brought before the Court where s/he is informed of the charges such as DWI or DWAI and then permitted to enter a plea if s/he so desires. The Judge conducting the arraignment will provide the accused with copies of the NYS … [Read more...]
New York State Felony DWI Arrest
A person arrested for a New York State DWI VTL § 1192.2 with a prior conviction in the last ten (10) years for: DWI, Aggravated DWI §1192.2a, DWAI/Drug § 1192.4 or, DWAI/Combined influence drug and alcohol § 1192.4a, will be charged with an E Felony DWI. Depending on the circumstances, a plea bargain may be offered reducing the charge down to a … [Read more...]
New York State DWI Plea Bargain
DWI Plea Bargain If you're charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in New York State it is always in your best interest to fight the charge. You face the loss of your ability to drive, a criminal conviction, possible jail and/or probation, heavy fines and dramatically increased auto insurance premiums. If you are represented by a competent DWI … [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...]