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DWI Criminal Fees in New York

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DWI Criminal Fees in New York

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  1. DWI Criminal Fees in New York The exact fees people facial area if perhaps convicted will depend on how the DWI was charged and whether you have any prior convictions on your record. People is often casted by using a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances. A first offense DWI in New York is charged as a misdemeanor. You will be charged with a felony DWI if you have a prior conviction within ten years of your arrest.

  2. Driving while impaired by alcohol is not a criminal offense in New York. It is considered a traffic infraction, so you will not get a criminal record if arrested for this offense. • The penalties for a first offense for driving while impaired by alcohol are fines of $300 to $500 and up to 15 days in jail. • However, having two or more prior convictions changes the offense to a misdemeanor criminal offense. • However, having two or more prior convictions changes the offense to a misdemeanor criminal offense. • The penalties are a fine of $750 to $1,500 and up to 180 days in jail. If there are no prior convictions, you will face a 90 day license suspension. • If you have had a prior conviction, the suspension period is six months. • Driving while intoxicated is the charge that is commonly filed when someone is arrested for DWI. • For more details visit http://www.storobinlaw.com/criminal-lawyer.php

  3. This is a misdemeanor offense and will result in giving you a criminal record if convicted. • The penalties can include fines of $500 to $1,000, license revocation of 6 months, and no more than one year in prison. • felony DUI offense is charged when someone has been convicted of a misdemeanor DWI. • The penalties for this offense increase to a minimum fine of $1,000 and a maximum of $5,000. • You may face jail time of 1.3 to 4 years and probation of 5 years. Because the penalties for a misdemeanor DWI and a felony DWI are so severe, they can result in a lower quality if life and negative impact on your previously good reputation. • Because this can change your whole life, it is imperative that you work with a New York DUI attorney so you have the best chance of obtaining a successful outcome during your case.

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