Can I Be Charged with Hurting My Passenger During a DWI Crash in New York?
At O’Brien & Eggleston PLLC, our Albany criminal defense attorneys know that if a passenger is injured as a result of a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) crash in New York,...
At O’Brien & Eggleston PLLC, our Albany criminal defense attorneys have handled thousands of DWI-related cases and hundreds of hearings at the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), local courts, and felony courts. We understand the complexities that each alcohol- or drug-related case entails, making few New York attorneys as successful as ours when defending our clients against these serious charges.
Our Albany County DWI defense attorneys know while a first drunk driving charge is usually considered a misdemeanor, this can quickly escalate into felony charges upon second and third convictions.
Here is what New York drivers need to know.
New York law mandates that a simple DWI escalate to a felony charge if the accused has prior related convictions within the last ten years.
A second DWI conviction within ten years of the first will be considered a class E felony, subject to:
If a third DWI is committed within five years, it will be considered a class D felony with the possibility of:
In addition, drivers can get charged with a felony DWI when arrested while:
If caught driving with a BAC of .18 or higher in New York, you can be charged with an aggravated DWI.
A first-time aggravated DWI in New York is still a misdemeanor, but your license can be revoked for a minimum of one year. Second and third offenses will be considered felonies, and your license can be revoked for at least 18 months. A third offense committed within ten years of the others will put you at risk of losing your license permanently.
If you are facing DWI charges in New York, contact our Albany criminal defense attorneys at O’Brien & Eggleston PLLC today by calling (518)-391-2369 or online to schedule your initial appointment. We have a strong track record of producing real results for our clients and can help you understand the best defense strategy available for your unique DWI circumstances.
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