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New
York Dui
New
York law states that it is illegal to operate a motor
vehicle if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) exceeds
.10%. A New York Dui conviction typically results in
a mandatory sentence ranging from 48 hours in jail to
four years in prison. The sole exception is for a misdemeanor
first offense, where a judge can substitute a fine,
require a treatment program and levy a 90-day license
restriction. Convicted New York Dui offenders may be
ordered to attend and complete an alcohol and/or drug
treatment program. Drivers suspended for a DUI conviction
must complete a drinking driving treatment program prior
to license reinstatement. Commercial vehicle operators
convicted of DUI have their license "disqualified,"
that is, they are prohibited from operating commercial
vehicles. Youths aged 13-20 convicted of any alcohol-related
offense (even those not involving driving) have their
first license delayed for a year.
A
New York Dui offense is both a criminal and civil matter.
Drivers caught with illegally high alcohol levels in
their blood or breath or who refuse to take a chemical
test are dealt with in two ways. They are:
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Prosecuted in court for the criminal offense of DUI
or refusal. Criminal penalties imposed include jail
and prison, fines, treatment, probation and license
suspension.
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Subject to licensing action by the DMV for the civil
offenses of driving in excess of the fixed "per
se" alcohol limit or refusing a chemical test.
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Drivers who exceed the per se breath or blood alcohol
content (BAC) limit are prosecuted solely for having
an amount of alcohol in their system greater than
that permitted by law
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If
you are arrested DUI offense in New York it is important
to have an experienced and knowledgeable New York Dui
attorney represent your case. It is wise to interview
more than one drunk driving attorney for your case.
When you meet with the New York DUI attorney, be sure
to ask how much of his or her practice is devoted to
drunk driving law. Also, determine if the drunk driving
defense lawyer has actually tried DUI cases, and how
many. We can provide DUI attorney who will help individuals
arrested and charged with a drunk driving or driving
under the influence crime or other serious traffic-related
offense. Alcohol and driving can be a deadly mix-You
might kill or injure someone in a crash; You might be
arrested for and convicted of drunk driving which can
result in court costs, legal fees, higher automobile
insurance, fines, loss of license and even imprisonment.
Please make responsible choices.
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