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A Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction in New York results in either a license suspension or revocation, depending on the specific charge and whether you have prior offenses. For a first DWI offense, your license faces revocation for at least six months. However, the consequences vary significantly based on your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), prior...
In New York, a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction requires prosecutors to present specific evidence showing that you operated a vehicle while impaired. Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test results serve as the primary evidence, but prosecutors also rely on field sobriety tests, officer testimony, video footage, and police reports. The strength and reliability of this...
In New York, DWI cases are sometimes resolved through plea negotiations, depending on the facts of the arrest and the strength of the prosecution’s evidence. For many people, the real issue is not just whether a reduction is possible, but what factors make a prosecutor more likely to consider a lesser charge based on the...
If you’ve been charged with DWI in Suffolk County, you’re facing serious consequences under New York law. A first offense carries fines up to $1,000, up to one year in jail, and a minimum six-month license revocation. Penalties increase sharply for second and third offenses, which become felonies with potential state prison time. Additional charges...
If you face criminal charges in Suffolk County, you probably wonder if the prosecutor might offer a plea deal. The short answer is that plea offers can come at any stage of your case. But most prosecutors need time to review the evidence first, so offers usually come after several weeks or, in complex cases,...
One of the biggest differences between petit and grand larceny in New York is the value of the stolen property. Property worth $1,000 or less is petit larceny, a misdemeanor. Property worth more than $1,000 is grand larceny, a felony. But the value is not the only factor. Certain types of property trigger felony charges...
