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DWI Consequences
Driving While Intoxicated is a serious offense with serious consequences. The consequences include fines, driving license suspensions, driving license revocation, probation, and prison.
The consequences of any particular charge for DWI depend on a number of factors discussed more in the section on DWI Case Procedure, Plea Bargaining, and Trial.
This section covers what you might expect from as a result of the a particular outcome.
With DWI, consequences come quickly and it’s important to consult with a lawyer immediately upon a charge. Here is a brief discussion of the impact a DWI charge and DWAI conviction may have on a driver's license in New York.
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The “DWI Law” in New York includes 6 separate offenses, here we will compare first offenses for the 2 most common; Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While Ability Impaired.
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Question Detail
I got pulled over for a DUI and was told my license was suspended.
Answer
Driving on a suspended license is Aggravated Unlicensed Operation (AUO) and is either a misdemeanor or felony in NY.
The reason your license was suspended is very important...
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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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