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DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) refers to operating a vehicle while your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit of 0.08%. In New York and many other states, a DWI charge indicates that the driver is impaired due to alcohol or drugs. This offense is taken seriously, and penalties can include fines, license suspension, mandatory alcohol education, or even jail time. DWI convictions often carry more severe consequences than other driving offenses, depending on the level of intoxication and any prior offenses.
DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired) is a lesser offense compared to DWI. It occurs when a driver is found to have a BAC between 0.05% and 0.07%, or if their ability to drive is impaired by drugs or alcohol, even if the BAC is below the legal limit. While DWAI charges can result in fines, license restrictions, or alcohol education programs, the penalties are generally less severe than those for a DWI. However, a DWAI conviction still has serious consequences and can impact your driving record.
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DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired) is a lesser offense compared to DWI. It occurs when a driver is found to have a BAC between 0.05% and 0.07%, or if their ability to drive is impaired by drugs or alcohol, even if the BAC is below the legal limit. While DWAI charges can result in fines, license restrictions, or alcohol education programs, the penalties are generally less severe than those for a DWI. However, a DWAI conviction still has serious consequences and can impact your driving record.
If you are charged with a DWI, it means that you were driving while having an alcohol blood content percentage of 0.08% or higher within New York. And if you are on other types of intoxication excluding alcohol while having a BAC below that, this charge shall be applied as well. This charge means you’re too impaired to drive safely.
New York state follows strict laws regarding drinking and driving. For people convicted for their first ever DWI offense, they could be given up to 12 months of jail time according to the law. Certain factors may impact the amount of time that the person must spend in jail such as having any previous DWI convictions, whether there was a minor in the car, and what the blood alcohol content (BAC) of the driver was. In case of aggravated DWI, where an individual has a BAC of 0.18% or higher, then such individuals will have to endure fines between $1,000 to $2,500 or up to a year in jail.
If a person is charged with DWI in NY, they can dismiss their charge by challenging the evidence available against them. This may include bringing into question the accuracy of the breathalyzer and sobriety tests. If there were mistakes during arrest or correct procedures for testing were not followed, then this may also be in favor of getting the charge dismissed. An individual must hire an accomplished defense attorney to get a successful outcome.
An aggravated DWI in New York is said to be the case when an individual has a BAC of 0.18% or higher. Having such a high BAC means there are certain penalties and restrictions that the offender will have to endure such as higher fines and having to spend more time in jail. The courts treat aggravated DWI seriously, resulting in severe consequences.
DWI Law Team of Steven S. Siegel, PLLC is committed to answering your questions about DWAI/DWI and Vehicular law issues.
