If you have a number of DWI offenses, you need an experienced lawyer.
New York State has a reputation for imposing strict penalties on drivers who have multiple DWI offenses. The newly signed Vince’s Law raises the penalties even higher for drivers who commit three or more DWI-related offenses within 15 years. If you’ve been charged with a number of DWI offenses, you need the right representation more than ever. Talk to the team at Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria. The firm’s experienced lawyers can help you defend yourself against a number of DWI offenses and give you the assistance you need to you turn your life around.
DWI penalties keep adding up.
If you have been convicted of a number of DWI offenses, you are facing serious punishments including monetary fines, imprisonment and driver license suspension. That’s why it’s more important than ever to have highly qualified attorneys, like Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria, on your side.
Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) Penalities
| Number of DWI Offenses | Mandatory Fine | Maximum Jail Term | Driver License Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $300 – $500 | 15 days | Suspended for 90 days |
| 2 within 5 years | $500 – $750 | 30 days | Revoked for at least 6 months |
| 2 within 10 years (Misdemeanor) | $750 – $1,500 | 180 days | Revoked for at least 6 months |
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Penalities
| Number of DWI Offenses | Mandatory Fine | Maximum Jail Term | Driver License Action< |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 – $1,000 | 1 year | Revoked for at least 6 months |
| 2 within 10 years (E felony) | $1,000 – $5,000 | 4 years | Revoked for at least 1 year |
| 3 within 10 years (D felony) | $2,000 – $10,000 | 7 years | Revoked for at least 1 year |
Aggravated DWI Penalities
| Number of DWI Offenses | Mandatory Fine | Maximum Jail Term | Driver License Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 – $2,500 | 1 year | Revoked for at least 1 year |
| 2 within 10 years (E felony) | $1,000 – $5,000 | 4 years | Revoked for at least 18 months |
| 3 within 10 years (D felony) | $2,000 – $10,000 | 7 years | Revoked for at least 18 months |
Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
A number of reasons to call Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria.
If you have a number of DWI offenses, don’t repeat the same mistake. Get help from an experienced attorney right from the beginning. In the case of multiple DWI offenses, you need a firm that can advise and protect you every step of the way. Contact Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria today. The firm’s attorneys are available to respond to your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Lipsitz Green has several attorneys who have been recognized by Best Lawyers®, Super Lawyers® and Buffalo Business First “Legal Elite,” including Paul Cambria, who has been named to Buffalo Spree magazine’s “Legal Hall of Fame.”
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