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DWI Language and Laws
Lawyers use lingo and laws are often difficult to understand. In this section we define and explain the terms, laws, and concepts involved with a DWI case in New York.
As a general matter, Aggravated DWI is a DWI charge with a high BAC level or one with a child in the car.
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The New York Drinking Driver Program (DDP) is part of New York State’s effort to reduce personal and property losses related to DWI offenses. The DDP is an educational program comprised of seven 2-3 hour weekly sessions for 16-hours total.
There are two reasons to participate in the Drinking Driver Program. First, participation is required by the court as a condition of a plea bargain in a DWI case. Second, participation in the program qualifies the participant for a conditional driving license during the post-conviction period of license suspension or revocation.
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Under New York’s prompt suspension law, the court is required to suspend a person’s driving license upon a DWI charge. A hardship license is a limited driving privilege granted by the court that allows a person to drive under certain circumstances while their case is being worked out in the courts.
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A limited driving privilege granted by the DMV that allows a person to drive under certain circumstances during the driving license suspension or revocation period after a conviction for an alcohol or drug related offense.
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